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Folena Family History

Folena 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: Nolen, Dolen, Bolen, Melena, Molen, Ellena, Olen, Fodera, Foley

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Where is the Folena family from?

You can see how Folena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Folena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Folena families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Folena's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Folena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folena. 60% of Folena men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Folena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folena 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Folena. 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 19 military records available for the last name Folena. For the veterans among your Folena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folena lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Folena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Folena in 1965 was 57, and 65 in 2003.

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