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Fokkes Family History

Fokkes 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, Fowkes, Folkes, Forbes, Fornes, Fones, Rokes, Oakes, Noakes

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Where is the Fokkes family from?

You can see how Fokkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fokkes family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Fokkes families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Fokkes families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fokkes's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fokkes families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Fokkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fokkes 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fokkes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fokkes. For the veterans among your Fokkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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