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Foleck Family History

Foleck 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: Fleck, Folck, Golec, Flock, Kolbeck, Bobeck, Flack, Foley, Boeck

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Where is the Foleck family from?

You can see how Foleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foleck family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Foleck families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Foleck family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foleck's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Foleck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foleck 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 44 census records available for the last name Foleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foleck 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Foleck. 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 Foleck. For the veterans among your Foleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foleck lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1981, in the United States, Foleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Foleck in 1968 was 83, and 76 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foleck 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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