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Followell Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Folwell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hollowell, Folwell, Foxwell, Colwell, Popplewell, Mowell, Lovell

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Where is the Followell family from?

You can see how Followell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Followell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Followell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Followell families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Followell's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Followell families in 1891.
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What did your Followell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Followell. 45% of Followell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Followell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Followell were Labor and Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Followell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Followell 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Followell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 344 military records available for the last name Followell. For the veterans among your Followell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Followell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Followell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Followell in 1946 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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