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Folgeman Family History

Folgeman 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: Coleman, Goleman, Boleman, Hilgeman, Logeman, Follman, Foreman

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Where is the Folgeman family from?

You can see how Folgeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folgeman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Folgeman families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Folgeman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Folgeman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folgeman 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 Folgeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folgeman. 60% of Folgeman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Publicity
    40%

What Folgeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Folgeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folgeman 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Folgeman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Folgeman. For the veterans among your Folgeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folgeman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Folgeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Folgeman in 1969 was 71, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folgeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folgeman 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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