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Folant Family History

Folant Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Folan, Foland, Boland, Morant, Plant, Solano, Conant, Olan, Flint

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Where is the Folant family from?

You can see how Folant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Folant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Folant family living in Merionethshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Folant's in United Kingdom. Merionethshire had the highest population of Folant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Folant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folant census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Folant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Folant. For the veterans among your Folant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folant lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Folant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Folant in 1987 was 81, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folant ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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