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Folkhard Family History

Folkhard 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: Orchard, Pollard, Lockhart, Fullard, Bouchard, Gothard, Bollard

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Where is the Folkhard family from?

You can see how Folkhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkhard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Folkhard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Folkhard families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Folkhard's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Folkhard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkhard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Folkhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkhard 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Folkhard. 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 18 military records available for the last name Folkhard. For the veterans among your Folkhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkhard lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkhard 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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