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Follens Family History

Follens 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: Dollens, Follen, Folley, Pollen, Follett, Hollen, Follin, Collins

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Where is the Follens family from?

You can see how Follens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Follens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Follens family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Follens's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Follens families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Follens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follens 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Follens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Follens. For the veterans among your Follens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follens lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1977, in the United States, Follens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Follens in 1974 was 85, and 55 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Follens 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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