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Follrod Family History

Follrod 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: Folland, Foulkrod, Ford, Holland, Pollard, Molloy, Folley, Bollom

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Where is the Follrod family from?

You can see how Follrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follrod family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Follrod families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Follrod's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Follrod families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Follrod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Follrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Follrod. 72% of Follrod men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    72%
  • Wholesale Produce
    29%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Follrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follrod 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Follrod. 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 40 military records available for the last name Follrod. For the veterans among your Follrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follrod lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Follrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Follrod in 1972 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

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