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Folliard Family History

Folliard Surname Meaning

probably a variant in Ireland of English Folliot derived from Anglo-Norman folier ‘to play the fool’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Folliard family from?

You can see how Folliard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folliard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folliard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Folliard families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Folliard's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Folliard families in 1891.
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What did your Folliard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Folliard. 59% of Folliard 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
    59%
  • Shorthand Typist
    25%
  • Domestic Servant
    17%

What Folliard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Folliard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folliard 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Folliard. 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 221 military records available for the last name Folliard. For the veterans among your Folliard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folliard lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Folliard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Folliard in 1946 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folliard 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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