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Foldan Family History

Foldan 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: Folden, Roldan, Folan, Soldan, Bogdan, Jordan, Forman, Polman, Dolman

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Where is the Foldan family from?

You can see how Foldan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foldan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Foldan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Foldan families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Foldan's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Foldan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foldan 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 59 census records available for the last name Foldan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foldan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Foldan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Foldan. For the veterans among your Foldan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foldan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Foldan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Foldan in 1981 was 80, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foldan 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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