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Folder Family History

Folder Surname Meaning

see Faulder.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Folder family from?

You can see how Folder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Folder families living in Cumberland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Folder's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Folder families in 1891.
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What did your Folder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Folder. 100% of Folder 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 Folder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folder 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Folder. 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 504 military records available for the last name Folder. For the veterans among your Folder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folder lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Folder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Folder in 1970 was 94, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folder 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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