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Fokens Family History

Fokens 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: Ovens, Fones, Rokes, Loken, Bowens, Owens, Foden, Lukens, Goens, Fons

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Where is the Fokens family from?

You can see how Fokens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fokens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fokens family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fokens's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Fokens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fokens 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 Fokens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fokens. 100% of Fokens men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Fokens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Fokens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fokens 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Fokens. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fokens. For the veterans among your Fokens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fokens lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1984, in the United States, Fokens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fokens in 1980 was 83, and 97 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fokens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fokens 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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