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Fookes Family History

Fookes Surname Meaning

see Foulkes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fookes family from?

You can see how Fookes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fookes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fookes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Fookes families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fookes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fookes families in 1891.
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What did your Fookes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fookes. 100% of Fookes men worked as a Bank Manager and 84% of Fookes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Bank Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Store Demonstrator
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 807 immigration records available for the last name Fookes. 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 619 military records available for the last name Fookes. For the veterans among your Fookes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fookes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Fookes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fookes in 1953 was 37, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fookes 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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