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Folie Family History

Folie 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: Folse, Fowlie, Folio, Colie, Solie, Jolie, Mole, Fosse, Holme, Force

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Where is the Folie family from?

You can see how Folie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Folie family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Folie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Folie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folie ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Folie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folie 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Folie. 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 554 military records available for the last name Folie. For the veterans among your Folie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Folie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Folie in 1968 was 74, and 61 in 2002.

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