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Folkerds Family History

Folkerds 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: Folkerts, Folkers, Folker, Volkers, Folkert, Folkes, Folds, Kolker

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Where is the Folkerds family from?

You can see how Folkerds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkerds family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Folkerds families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Folkerds's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Folkerds families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkerds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folkerds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folkerds. 100% of Folkerds 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 65 census records available for the last name Folkerds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkerds 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Folkerds. 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 4 military records available for the last name Folkerds. For the veterans among your Folkerds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkerds lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Folkerds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Folkerds in 1971 was 84, and 73 in 2003.

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