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Fohlin Family History

Fohlin 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: Follin, Ohlin, Bohlin, Joslin, Polin, Doolin, Fohl, Molin, Bohlen

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Where is the Fohlin family from?

You can see how Fohlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fohlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fohlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fohlin families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Fohlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fohlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fohlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fohlin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Fohlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohlin 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Fohlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Fohlin. For the veterans among your Fohlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohlin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Fohlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fohlin in 1971 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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