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Folio Family History

Folio Surname Meaning

Italian (Lombardy): variant of Foglio. This surname is very rare in Italy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Folio family from?

You can see how Folio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Folio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Folio families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Folio's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Folio families in 1911.
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What did your Folio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folio. 43% of Folio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Folio women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Weaver
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Folio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Folio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folio 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Folio. 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 866 military records available for the last name Folio. For the veterans among your Folio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folio lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Folio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Folio in 1955 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folio 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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