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Folliett Family History

Folliett 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, Tollett, Pollitt, Follette, Wollett, Collett, Hollett

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Where is the Folliett family from?

You can see how Folliett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folliett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Folliett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Folliett families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Folliett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Folliett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folliett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Folliett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folliett. 100% of Folliett men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Folliett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Folliett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folliett 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Folliett. 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 16 military records available for the last name Folliett. For the veterans among your Folliett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folliett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Folliett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Folliett in 1965 was 81, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folliett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folliett 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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