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Follender Family History

Follender 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: Hollender, Callender, Ellender, Hollander, Olender, Allender

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Where is the Follender family from?

You can see how Follender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follender family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Follender families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Follender's in USA. New York had the highest population of Follender families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Follender 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 Follender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Follender. 100% of Follender men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Follender family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Follender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follender 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 Follender. 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 36 military records available for the last name Follender. For the veterans among your Follender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follender lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Follender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Follender in 1965 was 67, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Follender

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Follender 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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