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Folmsbee Family History

Folmsbee Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Follansbee.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Folmsbee family from?

You can see how Folmsbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folmsbee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Folmsbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Folmsbee families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Folmsbee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Folmsbee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folmsbee 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 Folmsbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folmsbee. 72% of Folmsbee men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Folmsbee women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folmsbee were Electrician and 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
    72%
  • Fireman
    15%
  • Electrician
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Folmsbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Folmsbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folmsbee 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Folmsbee. 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 377 military records available for the last name Folmsbee. For the veterans among your Folmsbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folmsbee lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Folmsbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Folmsbee in 1964 was 61, and 66 in 2004.

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