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Folgate Family History

Folgate Surname Meaning

see Falgate.

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


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Where is the Folgate family from?

You can see how Folgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folgate family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folgate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Folgate families living in Suffolk. This was about 30% of all the recorded Folgate's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Folgate families in 1891.
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What did your Folgate ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Folgate. 62% of Folgate 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
    62%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    24%
  • Shop Manager
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Folgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folgate 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Folgate. 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 320 military records available for the last name Folgate. For the veterans among your Folgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folgate lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Folgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Folgate in 1964 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folgate

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folgate 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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