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Folkman Family History

Folkman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Volkmann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) name.

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


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Where is the Folkman family from?

You can see how Folkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folkman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Folkman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Folkman families living in Alberta. This was about 89% of all the recorded Folkman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Folkman families in 1911.
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What did your Folkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folkman. 20% of Folkman men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Folkman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folkman were Clerk and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    18%

What Folkman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Folkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folkman 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Folkman. 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 611 military records available for the last name Folkman. For the veterans among your Folkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folkman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Folkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Folkman in 1952 was 46, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folkman 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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