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Folick Family History

Folick 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: Golick, Flick, Bolick, Holick, Folck, Polick, Polich, Blick, Lovick

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Where is the Folick family from?

You can see how Folick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Folick families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Folick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Folick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folick. 100% of Folick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Folick women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Folick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folick 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Folick. 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 39 military records available for the last name Folick. For the veterans among your Folick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folick lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Folick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Folick in 1976 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

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