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Folkenroth Family History

Folkenroth 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: Morgenroth, Folkerts, Eckenroth, Folkert, Fontenot, Deisenroth

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Where is the Folkenroth family from?

You can see how Folkenroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkenroth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Folkenroth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Folkenroth family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Folkenroth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Folkenroth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkenroth 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 Folkenroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folkenroth. 40% of Folkenroth men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Folkenroth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Folkenroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkenroth 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Folkenroth. 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 106 military records available for the last name Folkenroth. For the veterans among your Folkenroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkenroth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Folkenroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Folkenroth in 1958 was 58, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkenroth 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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