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Folkerth Family History

Folkerth 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: Folkerts, Folkert, Volkert, Folker, Folkers, Foskett, Follett

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Where is the Folkerth family from?

You can see how Folkerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkerth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folkerth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Folkerth families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Folkerth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Folkerth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkerth 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 Folkerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folkerth. 29% of Folkerth men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Folkerth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folkerth were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Folkerth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Folkerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkerth 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Folkerth. 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 199 military records available for the last name Folkerth. For the veterans among your Folkerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkerth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Folkerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Folkerth in 1961 was 53, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkerth 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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