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Folgman Family History

Folgman 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: Follman, Folkman, Coleman, Forman, Polman, Dolman, Kolman, Holdman

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Where is the Folgman family from?

You can see how Folgman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folgman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Folgman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Folgman families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Folgman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Folgman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Folgman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folgman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Folgman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Folgman. For the veterans among your Folgman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folgman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Folgman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Folgman in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folgman 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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