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Folgers Family History

Folgers 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, Folkers, Bolger, Felger, Fonger, Fougere, Odgers, Rodgers

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Where is the Folgers family from?

You can see how Folgers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folgers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folgers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Folgers family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Folgers's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Folgers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folgers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folgers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Folgers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folgers 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Folgers. 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 29 military records available for the last name Folgers. For the veterans among your Folgers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folgers lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Folgers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Folgers in 1958 was 42, and 71 in 1999.

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