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Foljahn Family History

Foljahn 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: Folan, Molzahn, Wojahn, Forman, Polman, Dolman, Kolman, Olan, Foran

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Where is the Foljahn family from?

You can see how Foljahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foljahn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Foljahn families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Foljahn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Foljahn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Foljahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foljahn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Foljahn. 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 9 military records available for the last name Foljahn. For the veterans among your Foljahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foljahn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Foljahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Foljahn in 1964 was 49, and 55 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foljahn 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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