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Fawk Family History

Fawk 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: Hawk, Falk, Faw, Fank, Mark, Pak, Fang, Frank, Fan, Back

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Where is the Fawk family from?

You can see how Fawk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fawk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fawk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fawk families living in Glamorgan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fawk's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Fawk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fawk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Fawk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fawk 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Fawk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Fawk. For the veterans among your Fawk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fawk lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Fawk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fawk in 1970 was 84, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fawk 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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