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Folkins Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of English Filkins .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Felkins, Filkins, Botkins, Follin, Folkes, Bodkins, Firkins, Pollins

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Where is the Folkins family from?

You can see how Folkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Folkins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Folkins families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Folkins's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Folkins families in 1880.
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What did your Folkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folkins. 38% of Folkins men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Folkins women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folkins were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Manager
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Folkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkins 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Folkins. 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 503 military records available for the last name Folkins. For the veterans among your Folkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Folkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Folkins in 1963 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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