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Fola Family History

Fola Name 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: Pola, Mola, Zola, Sola, Gola, Fila, Ola, Folta, Cola, Folan

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Where is the Fola family from?

You can see how Fola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fola family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fola families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fola family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fola's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Fola families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operat were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fola. 100% of Fola men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fola women worked as a Machine Operat. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operat
    100%
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Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Fola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fola 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Fola. 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 119 military records available for the last name Fola. For the veterans among your Fola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fola lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fola in 1967 was 75, and 87 in 2003.

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