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Folven Family History

Folven 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: Folden, Wolven, Follen, Nolen, Olsen, Holten, Kolden, Folley, Dolen

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Where is the Folven family from?

You can see how Folven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folven family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Folven families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Folven's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Folven families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folven. 100% of Folven 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Folven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folven 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Folven. 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 117 military records available for the last name Folven. For the veterans among your Folven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folven lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Folven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Folven in 1962 was 70, and 81 in 2003.

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