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Folkers Family History

Folkers Surname Meaning

Dutch and German located in the border districts Groningen in the Netherlands and East-Friesland in Germany:

variant of Folkerts after t- deletion in the pronunciation.

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


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Where is the Folkers family from?

You can see how Folkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Folkers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Folkers families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Folkers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Folkers families in 1891.
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What did your Folkers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folkers. 48% of Folkers men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Folkers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folkers were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Folkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkers 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 802 immigration records available for the last name Folkers. 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 944 military records available for the last name Folkers. For the veterans among your Folkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkers lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Folkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Folkers in 1960 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

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