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Fokkens Family History

Fokkens 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: Fokken, Dokken, Lokken, Folkins, Fowkes, Folkers, Folkes, Dockens

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Where is the Fokkens family from?

You can see how Fokkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fokkens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fokkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fokkens families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fokkens's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fokkens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Fokkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fokkens 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Fokkens. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fokkens. For the veterans among your Fokkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fokkens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Fokkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fokkens in 1966 was 75, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fokkens 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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