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Folkmire Family History

Folkmire 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: Fosmire, Plymire, Fesmire, Facemire, Longmire, Goldwire, Rockmore

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Where is the Folkmire family from?

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

What did your Folkmire ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Folkmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkmire 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Folkmire. 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 3 military records available for the last name Folkmire. For the veterans among your Folkmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkmire lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Folkmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Folkmire in 1982 was 86, and 62 in 1998.

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