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Follestad Family History

Follestad 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: Folkestad, Hillestad, Kallestad, Ellestad, Folstad, Fuglestad

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Where is the Follestad family from?

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

There are 61 census records available for the last name Follestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follestad 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Follestad. 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 15 military records available for the last name Follestad. For the veterans among your Follestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follestad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Follestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Follestad in 1967 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Follestad 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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