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Fowerbaugh Family History

Fowerbaugh 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: Overbaugh, Rodenbaugh, Buterbaugh, Puterbaugh, Kerbaugh, Osenbaugh

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Where is the Fowerbaugh family from?

You can see how Fowerbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowerbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fowerbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fowerbaugh families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fowerbaugh's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fowerbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fowerbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Fowerbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowerbaugh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fowerbaugh. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fowerbaugh. For the veterans among your Fowerbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowerbaugh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fowerbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fowerbaugh in 1962 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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