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Folkmier Family History

Folkmier 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: Folker, Follmer, Folmer, Folkner, Volkmer, Holmer, Hollier, Colmer

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Where is the Folkmier family from?

You can see how Folkmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkmier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Folkmier families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Folkmier's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Folkmier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkmier 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 8 census records available for the last name Folkmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkmier 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 immigration records available for the last name Folkmier. 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 14 military records available for the last name Folkmier. For the veterans among your Folkmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkmier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Folkmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Folkmier in 1968 was 82, and 73 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkmier 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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