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Folce Family History

Folce 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: Force, Polce, Folse, Dolce, Folck, Mole, Boyce, Ponce, Fosse, Holme

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Where is the Folce family from?

You can see how Folce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folce family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Folce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Folce families living in Maryland. This was about 37% of all the recorded Folce's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Folce families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folce ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Folce ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Folce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folce 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Folce. 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 20 military records available for the last name Folce. For the veterans among your Folce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folce lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Folce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Folce in 1971 was 78, and 73 in 1991.

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