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Follin Family History

Follin Surname Meaning

English: perhaps from an unattested Old French word folin ‘little fool’ which would be a hypocoristic form of fol(l)et ‘fool jester’ (see Follett compare 4 below). Compare Follen . Irish: variant of Fallon . Swedish and Danish: ornamental name from an unexplained first element + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. French: nickname from a derivative of Old French fol ‘mad stupid’.

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


Similar surnames: Collin, Fellin, Fallin, Rollin, Molin, Ballin, Joslin, Bollin, Forkin

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Where is the Follin family from?

You can see how Follin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Follin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Follin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Follin families living in Maryland. This was about 30% of all the recorded Follin's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Follin families in 1840.
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What did your Follin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Follin. 23% of Follin men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Follin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Follin were Farm Laborer and Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
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Passenger Lists

There are 349 immigration records available for the last name Follin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 844 military records available for the last name Follin. For the veterans among your Follin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Follin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Follin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Follin in 1958 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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