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Folzer Family History

Folzer 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: Folger, Polzer, Folker, Holzer, Folmer, Felber, Holder, Toller

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Where is the Folzer family from?

You can see how Folzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Folzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Folzer family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Folzer's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Folzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folzer 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 121 census records available for the last name Folzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folzer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Folzer. 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 30 military records available for the last name Folzer. For the veterans among your Folzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Folzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Folzer in 1967 was 100, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folzer 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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