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Folman Family History

Folman 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: Forman, Polman, Dolman, Kolman, Holman, Felman, Tolman, Follman

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Where is the Folman family from?

You can see how Folman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Folman family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Folman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Folman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folman 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 Folman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Folman. 100% of Folman 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Folman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folman 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Folman. 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 187 military records available for the last name Folman. For the veterans among your Folman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Folman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Folman in 1966 was 81, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folman 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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