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Folras Family History

Folras 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: Porras, Bouras, Foran, Bolas, Folds, Fallas, Fors, Golias, Folta

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Where is the Folras family from?

You can see how Folras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Folras family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Folras's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Folras families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Folras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folras 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Folras. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Folras. For the veterans among your Folras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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