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Folkenson Family History

Folkenson 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: Hokenson, Fulkerson, Wilkenson, Sorenson, Holgerson, Ellenson

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Where is the Folkenson family from?

You can see how Folkenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkenson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Folkenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Folkenson families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Folkenson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Folkenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folkenson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Folkenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkenson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Folkenson. 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 45 military records available for the last name Folkenson. For the veterans among your Folkenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkenson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Folkenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Folkenson in 1963 was 75, and 99 in 2001.

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