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Folsome Family History

Folsome 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: Folsom, Folse, Falsone, Folson, Fosse, Holme, Welcome, Newsome

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Where is the Folsome family from?

You can see how Folsome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folsome family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Folsome families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Folsome families living in Maine. This was about 87% of all the recorded Folsome's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Folsome families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folsome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folsome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folsome. 59% of Folsome 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
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Folsome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folsome 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Folsome. 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 169 military records available for the last name Folsome. For the veterans among your Folsome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folsome lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Folsome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Folsome in 1962 was 81, and 76 in 2002.

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