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Foltsman Family History

Foltsman 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: Footman, Forsman, Coltman, Saltsman, Follman, Folkman, Holtzman

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Where is the Foltsman family from?

You can see how Foltsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foltsman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Foltsman families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Foltsman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Foltsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foltsman 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 5 census records available for the last name Foltsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foltsman 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 Foltsman. 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 Foltsman. For the veterans among your Foltsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foltsman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foltsman

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