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Follert Family History

Follert 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: Follett, Fallert, Wollert, Folkert, Pollert, Toller, Fuller, Folley

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Where is the Follert family from?

You can see how Follert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Follert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Follert families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Follert's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Follert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Follert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Follert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Follert. 34% of Follert men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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What Follert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Follert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follert 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Follert. 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 116 military records available for the last name Follert. For the veterans among your Follert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follert lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Follert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Follert in 1970 was 70, and 88 in 2002.

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