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Folse Family History

Folse Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Volz or Voltz. The surnames Volz and Voltz are also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Folse family from?

You can see how Folse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Folse families living in Surrey. This was about 56% of all the recorded Folse's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Folse families in 1891.
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What did your Folse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folse. 37% of Folse men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Folse women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folse were Fisherman and Cook.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Fisherman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Folse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folse 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Folse. 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 Folse. For the veterans among your Folse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folse lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Folse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Folse in 1949 was 27, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folse 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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