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Folkes Family History

Folkes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Foulks.

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


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Where is the Folkes family from?

You can see how Folkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Folkes families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Folkes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Folkes families in 1891.
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What did your Folkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Folkes. 11% of Folkes men worked as a Builders Labourer and 78% of Folkes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folkes were Dustman and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Dustman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Folkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkes 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 Folkes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Folkes. For the veterans among your Folkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Folkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Folkes in 1959 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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