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Folteny Family History

Folteny 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: Holten, Folley, Foley, Bolten, Folden, Foltyn, Felten, Follen, Colten

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Where is the Folteny family from?

You can see how Folteny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folteny family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Folteny families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Folteny's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Folteny families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Folteny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folteny 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Folteny. 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 Folteny. For the veterans among your Folteny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folteny lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Folteny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Folteny in 1984 was 85, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folteny 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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