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Folkins Family History

Folkins Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of English Filkins.

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


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Where is the Folkins family from?

You can see how Folkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Folkins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 86 Folkins families living in New Brunswick. This was about 95% of all the recorded Folkins's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Folkins families in 1911.
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What did your Folkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Folkins. 81% of Folkins men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Folkins women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    81%
  • Merchant
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Folkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkins 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Folkins. 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 503 military records available for the last name Folkins. For the veterans among your Folkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Folkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Folkins in 1963 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkins 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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