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Folker Family History

Folker Surname Meaning

English: variant of Fulcher. German (also Fölker): rare variant of Volker.

In North America the surname Folker is also an altered form of Volker.

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


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Where is the Folker family from?

You can see how Folker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Folker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Folker families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Folker's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Folker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folker 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 Folker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Folker. 100% of Folker men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Folker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Folker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Folker. 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 844 military records available for the last name Folker. For the veterans among your Folker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Folker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Folker in 1960 was 44, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folker 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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