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Fowe Family History

Fowe Surname Meaning

see Fow.

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


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Where is the Fowe family from?

You can see how Fowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fowe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Fowe families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Fowe's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Fowe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fowe 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 Fowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fowe. 100% of Fowe 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Fowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowe 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Fowe. 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 102 military records available for the last name Fowe. For the veterans among your Fowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Fowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fowe in 1971 was 55, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fowe 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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