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Follo Family History

Follo Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Campania): perhaps from a medieval name Follus a name of disputed etymology.

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


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Where is the Follo family from?

You can see how Follo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Follo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Follo family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Follo's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Follo families in 1911.
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What did your Follo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Follo. 59% of Follo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Follo women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    59%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Barber
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Follo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Follo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Follo 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Follo. 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 129 military records available for the last name Follo. For the veterans among your Follo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Follo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Follo in 1959 was 50, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Follo 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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