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Follen Family History

Follen Surname Meaning

English: variant of Follin.

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


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Where is the Follen family from?

You can see how Follen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Follen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Follen families living in New Brunswick. This was about 43% of all the recorded Follen's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Follen families in 1911.
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What did your Follen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Follen. 48% of Follen men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Follen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Follen were Clerk and Nurse.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Nurse
    29%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Follen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follen 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Follen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Follen. For the veterans among your Follen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Follen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Follen in 1959 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Follen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Follen 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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