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Folsch Family History

Folsch 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: Forsch, Polich, Flach, Posch, Dolch, Dorsch, Felch, Hosch, Flasch

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Where is the Folsch family from?

You can see how Folsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Folsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Folsch family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Folsch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Folsch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Folsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folsch 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Folsch. 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 115 military records available for the last name Folsch. For the veterans among your Folsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folsch lifespan?

Average Folsch life expectancy in 1992 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folsch 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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