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Follman Family History

Follman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Vollmann from the personal name Volkmann. Jewish (Ashkenazic): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Follman family from?

You can see how Follman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Follman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Follman families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Follman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Follman families in 1911.
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What did your Follman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Follman. 38% of Follman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Follman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Follman were Cabinet Maker and Seamstress.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Cabinet Maker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%

What Follman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Follman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follman 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Follman. 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 239 military records available for the last name Follman. For the veterans among your Follman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Follman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Follman in 1945 was 20, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Follman 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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