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Follest Family History

Follest 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: Follett, Forrest, Folley, Mollet, Tollett, Forest, Bolles, Follette

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Where is the Follest family from?

You can see how Follest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follest family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Follest families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Follest families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Follest's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Follest families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Follest 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 113 census records available for the last name Follest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follest 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Follest. 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 Follest. For the veterans among your Follest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follest lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Follest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Follest in 1972 was 82, and 81 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Follest 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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