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Folia Family History

Folia 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: Golia, Foglia, Folta, Folio, Falla, Oliva, Melia, Pola, Solis, Molla

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Where is the Folia family from?

You can see how Folia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folia family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Folia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Folia families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Folia's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Folia families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folia 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 413 census records available for the last name Folia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folia 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 Folia. 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 37 military records available for the last name Folia. For the veterans among your Folia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Folia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Folia in 1964 was 90, and 82 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folia 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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