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Folkoff Family History

Folkoff 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: Wolkoff, Dolloff, Polakoff, Fornoff, Soloff, Rockoff, Roloff, Orloff

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Where is the Folkoff family from?

You can see how Folkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Folkoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Folkoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Folkoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folkoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Folkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkoff 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Folkoff. 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 26 military records available for the last name Folkoff. For the veterans among your Folkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Folkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Folkoff in 1967 was 50, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkoff 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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