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Folvag Family History

Folvag 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: Folta, Folan, Folmar, Horvat, Falla, Dollar, Oliva, Fogg, Forman

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Where is the Folvag family from?

You can see how Folvag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folvag family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Folvag family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Folvag's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Folvag families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folvag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Folvag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folvag. 100% of Folvag men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Folvag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Folvag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folvag 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Folvag. 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 31 military records available for the last name Folvag. For the veterans among your Folvag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folvag lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Folvag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Folvag in 1975 was 65, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folvag

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folvag 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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