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Folks Family History

Folks Surname Meaning

English: variant of Foulks.

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


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Where is the Folks family from?

You can see how Folks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Folks families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Folks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Folks families in 1911.
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What did your Folks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folks. 29% of Folks men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Folks women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folks were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Folks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Folks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folks 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Folks. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Folks. For the veterans among your Folks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folks lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Folks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Folks in 1955 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folks 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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