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Folkart Family History

Folkart 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: Folkert, Volkert, Folker, Folkerts, Folmar, Lockart, Folkers, Dollar

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Where is the Folkart family from?

You can see how Folkart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkart family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Folkart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Folkart families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Folkart's in USA. New York had the highest population of Folkart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folkart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folkart. 100% of Folkart 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 234 census records available for the last name Folkart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkart 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Folkart. 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 14 military records available for the last name Folkart. For the veterans among your Folkart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkart lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Folkart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Folkart in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2002.

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