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Folbig Family History

Folbig 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: Follin, Fiebig, Flaig, Loebig, Forbis, Fleig, Wobig, Folio, Helbig

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Where is the Folbig family from?

You can see how Folbig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folbig family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Folbig family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Folbig's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Folbig families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Folbig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folbig 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Folbig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Folbig. For the veterans among your Folbig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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