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Fole Family History

Fole Surname 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: Mole, Hole, Cole, Foyle, Dole, Bole, Gole, Sole, Fowle, Foley

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Where is the Fole family from?

You can see how Fole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fole family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Fole families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Fole's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Fole families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fole surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fole. 100% of Fole 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fole family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Fole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fole 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Fole. 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 303 military records available for the last name Fole. For the veterans among your Fole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fole lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fole in 1962 was 78, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fole ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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