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Folkard Family History

Folkard Surname Meaning

The name originates from the Middle English, derived from the Old French personal name Folcard, Foucard, and Focard. These names are linked to the Continental Germanic Fulchard, composed of the elements *folk-, meaning 'people', and *hard-, meaning 'brave' or 'hardy'.

It is worth noting that this name might sometimes have been confused with Fulcher, which shares similar roots and characteristics.

Additionally, the name may also have been influenced by the Continental Germanic personal name Fulchered, which is composed of *folk- meaning 'people' and *rād- meaning 'advice' or 'counsel'.

This variant, Fulchered, had some recognition and usage in East Anglia during the medieval period, suggesting a broader cultural and linguistic connection.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Folkard family from?

You can see how Folkard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Folkard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 150 Folkard families living in Suffolk. This was about 31% of all the recorded Folkard's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Folkard families in 1891.
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What did your Folkard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Folkard. 16% of Folkard men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Folkard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folkard were Horseman On Farm and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    13%
  • Farm Labourer
    10%
  • Horseman On Farm
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Folkard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkard 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 740 immigration records available for the last name Folkard. 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 538 military records available for the last name Folkard. For the veterans among your Folkard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Folkard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Folkard in 1966 was 62, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkard 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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