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Foljambe Family History

Foljambe Surname Meaning

From Old French fol ‘foolish silly’ + jambe ‘leg’ probably a nickname for a lame person someone with a maimed or crooked leg; compare Belgian.

In Old French fol could be used of something useless or of little value e.g. farine folle ‘mill dust’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Foljambe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foljambe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Foljambe families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Foljambe families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Foljambe's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Foljambe families in 1891.
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What did your Foljambe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foljambe. 67% of Foljambe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • None
    34%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foljambe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foljambe 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Foljambe. 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 102 military records available for the last name Foljambe. For the veterans among your Foljambe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foljambe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Foljambe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Foljambe in 1972 was 62, and 85 in 2001.

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