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Folwell Family History

Folwell Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from Folleville Somme in northern France. The placename Ashby Folville in Leicestershire derives its affix from the de Folevill family who held the manor from the 12th to 14th centuries.

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


Similar surnames: Jowell, Foxwell, Colwell, Bowell, Vowell, Colwill, Bonwell, Coldwell

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Where is the Folwell family from?

You can see how Folwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Folwell families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Folwell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Folwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Folwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folwell. 34% of Folwell men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Folwell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folwell were Salesman and Housework. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Teamster
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Folwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folwell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Folwell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Folwell. For the veterans among your Folwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folwell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Folwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Folwell in 1962 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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