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Fawks Family History

Fawks 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: Hawks, Fawkes, Hawk, Banks, Faas, Falk, Farkas, Fake, Fass, Faw

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Where is the Fawks family from?

You can see how Fawks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fawks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fawks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Fawks families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Fawks's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Fawks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fawks 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 Fawks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shipyard was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fawks. 100% of Fawks men worked as a Shipyard.

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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 1939

  • Shipyard
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fawks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fawks 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Fawks. 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 199 military records available for the last name Fawks. For the veterans among your Fawks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fawks lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fawks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fawks in 1961 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fawks 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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