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Folkenstine Family History

Folkenstine 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: Falkenstein, Howenstine, Volentine, Valentine, Tolentino, Folkestad

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Where is the Folkenstine family from?

You can see how Folkenstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkenstine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Folkenstine families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Folkenstine family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Folkenstine's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Folkenstine families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Folkenstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkenstine 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Folkenstine. 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 1 military records available for the last name Folkenstine. For the veterans among your Folkenstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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