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Folkvord Family History

Folkvord 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: Wolford, Holford, Colcord, Fulford, Colford, Rockford, Alvord, Folker

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Where is the Folkvord family from?

You can see how Folkvord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkvord family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Folkvord family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Folkvord's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Folkvord families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkvord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Folkvord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folkvord. 100% of Folkvord men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Folkvord family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Folkvord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkvord 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Folkvord. 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 10 military records available for the last name Folkvord. For the veterans among your Folkvord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkvord lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Folkvord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Folkvord in 1976 was 75, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folkvord

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkvord 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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