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Folbs Family History

Folbs 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: Folds, Folts, Fobbs, Folks, Forbes, Toles, Solis, Kolb, Foss, Fones

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Where is the Folbs family from?

You can see how Folbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folbs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Folbs family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Folbs's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Folbs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Folbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folbs 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Folbs. 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 2 military records available for the last name Folbs. For the veterans among your Folbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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