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Folgueira Family History

Folgueira 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: Nogueira, Figueira, Oliveira, Noguera, Folger, Guerra, Salguero

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Where is the Folgueira family from?

You can see how Folgueira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folgueira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Folgueira family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Folgueira's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Folgueira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folgueira 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 9 census records available for the last name Folgueira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folgueira 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Folgueira. 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 1 military records available for the last name Folgueira. For the veterans among your Folgueira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folgueira lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Folgueira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Folgueira in 1973 was 55, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folgueira 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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