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Folts Family History

Folts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Volz.

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


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Where is the Folts family from?

You can see how Folts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Folts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Folts families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Folts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Folts families in 1891.
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What did your Folts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folts. 23% of Folts men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Folts women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folts were Salesman and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Folts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folts 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Folts. 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 760 military records available for the last name Folts. For the veterans among your Folts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folts lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Folts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Folts in 1953 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folts 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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