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Folliot Family History

Folliot Surname Meaning

from a derivative of Anglo-Norman French folier ‘to play the fool’ for a fool or jester.

This surname may have become confused with Follett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Folliot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folliot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Folliot families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Folliot families living in Hampshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Folliot's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Folliot families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Folliot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folliot 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Folliot. 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 339 military records available for the last name Folliot. For the veterans among your Folliot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folliot lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Folliot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Folliot in 1971 was 75, and 59 in 1995.

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