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Folge Family History

Folge 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: Forge, Folse, Folger, Fodge, Loge, Mole, Fosse, Holme, Fogg, Force

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Where is the Folge family from?

You can see how Folge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folge family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Folge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Folge family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Folge's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Folge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folge 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 91 census records available for the last name Folge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folge 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Folge. 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 28 military records available for the last name Folge. For the veterans among your Folge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folge lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Folge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Folge in 1972 was 89, and 68 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folge 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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