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Folkens Family History

Folkens 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: Folkins, Folkers, Folkes, Filkins, Folden, Dollens, Tilkens, Folker

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Where is the Folkens family from?

You can see how Folkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Folkens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Folkens families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Folkens's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Folkens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkens 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 Folkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folkens. 79% of Folkens men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    79%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%

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Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Folkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkens 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Folkens. 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 151 military records available for the last name Folkens. For the veterans among your Folkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkens lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Folkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Folkens in 1955 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folkens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkens 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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