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Fawls Family History

Fawls 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: Fails, Falls, Rawls, Fauls, Falla, Faas, Fall, Fail, Falk, Fawley

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Where is the Fawls family from?

You can see how Fawls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fawls family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fawls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Fawls families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fawls's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fawls families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Fawls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fawls 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fawls. 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 72 military records available for the last name Fawls. For the veterans among your Fawls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fawls lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Fawls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fawls in 1962 was 41, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fawls 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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