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Folkomer Family History

Folkomer 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, Flower, Holmer, Colmer

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Where is the Folkomer family from?

You can see how Folkomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkomer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folkomer families were found in USA in 1840. In 1851 there was 1 Folkomer family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Folkomer's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Folkomer families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkomer 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 56 census records available for the last name Folkomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkomer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Folkomer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Folkomer. For the veterans among your Folkomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkomer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Folkomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Folkomer in 1967 was 53, and 87 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkomer 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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