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Foelker Family History

Foelker Surname Meaning

German (Fölker): variant of Folker.

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


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Where is the Foelker family from?

You can see how Foelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foelker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Foelker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Foelker families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Foelker's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Foelker families in 1911.
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What did your Foelker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foelker. 54% of Foelker men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Foelker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foelker were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    54%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Foelker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foelker 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Foelker. 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 199 military records available for the last name Foelker. For the veterans among your Foelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foelker lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Foelker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Foelker in 1954 was 48, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foelker 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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