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Folyer Family History

Folyer 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: Folger, Folker, Folmer, Colyer, Felber, Holder, Toller, Fuller

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Where is the Folyer family from?

You can see how Folyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Folyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Folyer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Folyer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Folyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folyer. 100% of Folyer men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Folyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folyer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Folyer. 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 20 military records available for the last name Folyer. For the veterans among your Folyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Folyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Folyer in 1965 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

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