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Folkening Family History

Folkening 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: Wilkening, Fleming, Boening, Moening, Corpening, Folkins, Wolking

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Where is the Folkening family from?

You can see how Folkening families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkening family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Folkening families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Folkening's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Folkening families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkening surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Folkening ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folkening. 43% of Folkening men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Folkening family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Folkening. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkening 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Folkening. 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 18 military records available for the last name Folkening. For the veterans among your Folkening ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkening lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Folkening life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Folkening in 1958 was 51, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folkening

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkening 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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