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Folkmar Family History

Folkmar 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: Folkman, Folmar, Volkmar, Kolkman, Follman, Folker, Follmer, Kollmar

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Where is the Folkmar family from?

You can see how Folkmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkmar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Folkmar family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Folkmar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Folkmar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkmar 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 25 census records available for the last name Folkmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkmar 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Folkmar. 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 12 military records available for the last name Folkmar. For the veterans among your Folkmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkmar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Folkmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Folkmar in 1973 was 80, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkmar 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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