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Follan Family History

Follan Surname Meaning

see Fallon.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Follan family from?

You can see how Follan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Follan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Follan families living in Lancashire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Follan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Follan families in 1891.
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What did your Follan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Follan. 100% of Follan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Follan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follan 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Follan. 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 163 military records available for the last name Follan. For the veterans among your Follan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Follan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Follan in 1966 was 80, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Follan 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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