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Folbigg Family History

Folbigg Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Fulbeck.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Folbigg family from?

You can see how Folbigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folbigg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Folbigg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Folbigg families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Folbigg's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Folbigg families in 1891.
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What did your Folbigg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Folbigg. 100% of Folbigg 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Folbigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folbigg 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Folbigg. 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 44 military records available for the last name Folbigg. For the veterans among your Folbigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folbigg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Folbigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Folbigg in 1969 was 77, and 74 in 1984.

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