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Folb Family History

Folb 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: Kolb, Falb, Folk, Folz, Wolf, Fox, Bold, Ford, Gold, Mole

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Where is the Folb family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folb. 50% of Folb men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Folb women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folb were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Folb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Folb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folb 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Folb. 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 123 military records available for the last name Folb. For the veterans among your Folb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folb lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Folb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Folb in 1958 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folb 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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