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Folker Family History

Folker Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fulcher. German (also Fölker): rare variant of Volker.

In North America the surname Folker is also an altered form of Volker.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Folker family from?

You can see how Folker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Folker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Folker families living in Norfolk. This was about 19% of all the recorded Folker's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Folker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folker 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 Folker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Folker. 50% of Folker men worked as a Carpenter and 83% of Folker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folker were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    18%

What Folker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Folker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folker 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 Folker. 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 844 military records available for the last name Folker. For the veterans among your Folker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Folker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Folker in 1960 was 44, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folker 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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