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Fowlke Family History

Fowlke 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: Fowle, Fowlie, Foulke, Fowlkes, Foyle, Oelke, Fowler, Folse, Howle

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Where is the Fowlke family from?

You can see how Fowlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowlke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fowlke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fowlke family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fowlke's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Fowlke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fowlke 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 Fowlke ancestors do for a living?

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

What Fowlke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Fowlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowlke 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fowlke. 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 21 military records available for the last name Fowlke. For the veterans among your Fowlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowlke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Fowlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fowlke in 1968 was 21, and 77 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fowlke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fowlke 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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