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Folkwein Family History

Folkwein 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: Holstein, Follin, Forkin, Folden, Ortwein, Allwein, Ellwein, Holbein

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Where is the Folkwein family from?

You can see how Folkwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkwein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Folkwein family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Folkwein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Folkwein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkwein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folkwein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Folkwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkwein 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Folkwein. 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 Folkwein. For the veterans among your Folkwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkwein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Folkwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Folkwein in 1966 was 71, and 90 in 1994.

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