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Folding Family History

Folding 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: Golding, Colding, Bolding, Olding, Holding, Bolling, Wilding

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Where is the Folding family from?

You can see how Folding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folding family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Folding families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Folding's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Folding families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folding surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Folding ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Folding. 100% of Folding 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Folding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folding 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Folding. 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 347 military records available for the last name Folding. For the veterans among your Folding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folding lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Folding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Folding in 1964 was 76, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folding 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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