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Folck Family History

Folck Surname Meaning

German: variant of Volk.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Folck family from?

You can see how Folck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Folck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Folck families living in Alberta. This was about 91% of all the recorded Folck's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Folck families in 1911.
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What did your Folck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Folck. 100% of Folck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Folck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folck 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Folck. 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 415 military records available for the last name Folck. For the veterans among your Folck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folck lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Folck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Folck in 1952 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folck 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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