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Folett Family History

Folett 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: Flett, Follett, Rowett, Fleet, Coslett, Lovett, Foskett, Tollett

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Where is the Folett family from?

You can see how Folett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Folett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Folett family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Folett's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Folett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folett 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 Folett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folett. 100% of Folett men worked as a Foreman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Folett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folett 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 Folett. 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 24 military records available for the last name Folett. For the veterans among your Folett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folett

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