This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Folson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Folson Family History

Folson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Folsom.

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


Similar surnames: 

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Folson family from?

You can see how Folson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Folson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Folson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Folson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Folson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Folson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Folson. 24% of Folson men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Folson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Folson were Carpenter and Secretary.

View Census Data for Folson | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Secretary
    8%

What Folson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Folson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Australian census records for Folson

Passenger Lists

There are 841 immigration records available for the last name Folson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Folson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Folson. For the veterans among your Folson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Folson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Folson family history

Discover More

What is the average Folson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Folson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Folson in 1961 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Folson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folson 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Folson family tree

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