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Folsum Family History

Folsum Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fossum, Folsom, Flaum, Holum, Folse, Solum, Forkum, Roisum, Flum

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Where is the Folsum family from?

You can see how Folsum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folsum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Folsum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Folsum family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Folsum's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Folsum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folsum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Folsum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Folsum. 100% of Folsum men worked as a Common Labor.

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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

  • Common Labor
    100%

What Folsum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Folsum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folsum 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Folsum. 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 30 military records available for the last name Folsum. For the veterans among your Folsum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folsum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Folsum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Folsum in 1969 was 40, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folsum 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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