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Follaway Family History

Follaway 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: Hollaway, Holladay, Holloway, Callaway, Hallaway, Allaway, Golladay

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Where is the Follaway family from?

You can see how Follaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follaway family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Follaway families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Follaway's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Follaway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Follaway 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 Follaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follaway 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 Follaway. 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 2 military records available for the last name Follaway. For the veterans among your Follaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follaway lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1986, in the United States, Follaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Follaway in 1974 was 67, and 85 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Follaway 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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