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Folkerts Family History

Folkerts Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: genitivized patronymic from the personal name Folkert.

It is found mainly in the border districts of Groningen (Netherlands) and East-Friesland (Germany).

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


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Where is the Folkerts family from?

You can see how Folkerts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkerts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Folkerts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Folkerts families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Folkerts's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Folkerts families in 1880.
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What did your Folkerts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folkerts. 54% of Folkerts men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Folkerts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folkerts were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    35%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Folkerts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkerts 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Folkerts. 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 437 military records available for the last name Folkerts. For the veterans among your Folkerts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkerts lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Folkerts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Folkerts in 1956 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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