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Folota Family History

Folota 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: Folta, Milota, Yokota, Flora, Sobota, Flott, Foote, Dolata, Floto

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Where is the Folota family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Folota ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Folota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folota 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Folota. 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 11 military records available for the last name Folota. For the veterans among your Folota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folota lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Folota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Folota in 1966 was 75, and 68 in 1996.

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