History of your Surname
Get access to Foulkert family records.Start a free trial

Foulkert Family History

Foulkert Name 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: Folkert, Volkert, Folker, Folkerts, Foulke, Foulkes, Folkers, Foulger

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Foulkert family from?

You can see how Foulkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foulkert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foulkert family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Foulkert's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Foulkert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foulkert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foulkert ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Foulkert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Foulkert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Foulkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foulkert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Foulkert

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Foulkert. 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.

View all Foulkert immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Foulkert. For the veterans among your Foulkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Foulkert military records

You've only scratched the surface of Foulkert family history

Discover More

What is the average Foulkert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Foulkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Foulkert in 1966 was 52, and 87 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foulkert

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Foulkert family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Foulkert last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial