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Folder Name Meaning

see Faulder .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Holder, Golder, Dolder, Molder, Nolder, Folden, Folger, Older, Felder

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Where is the Folder family from?

You can see how Folder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Folder family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Folder's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Folder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folder. 23% of Folder men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Folder women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folder were Stevedore and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Stevedore
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Folder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folder 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Folder. 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 504 military records available for the last name Folder. For the veterans among your Folder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folder lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Folder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Folder in 1970 was 94, and 65 in 2003.

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