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Folkemer Family History

Folkemer 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: Folker, Holzemer, Follmer, Folmer, Folkner, Volkmer, Holmer, Roemer

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Where is the Folkemer family from?

You can see how Folkemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkemer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Folkemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Folkemer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Folkemer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Folkemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folkemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folkemer. 100% of Folkemer 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Folkemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkemer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Folkemer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Folkemer. For the veterans among your Folkemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkemer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Folkemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Folkemer in 1959 was 49, and 89 in 2002.

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