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Fols Family History

Fols 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: Foss, Folds, Fels, Fors, Folse, Fons, Fils, Dols, Folk, Fuls

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Where is the Fols family from?

You can see how Fols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fols family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fols families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fols families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fols's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fols families in 1840.
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What did your Fols ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fols. 67% of Fols men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fols women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    67%
  • Foreman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Fols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fols 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Fols. 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 355 military records available for the last name Fols. For the veterans among your Fols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fols lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fols life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fols in 1960 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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