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Folcey Family History

Folcey 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: Folley, Foley, Forcey, Force, Dolney, Coley, Olney, Fossey, Facey

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Where is the Folcey family from?

You can see how Folcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folcey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Folcey family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Folcey's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Folcey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folcey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folcey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Folcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folcey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Folcey. 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 26 military records available for the last name Folcey. For the veterans among your Folcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folcey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Folcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Folcey in 1973 was 92, and 95 in 2002.

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