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Fowlks Family History

Fowlks Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Foulks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fowlks family from?

You can see how Fowlks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowlks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fowlks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Fowlks families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fowlks's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fowlks families in 1891.
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What did your Fowlks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fowlks. 47% of Fowlks men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Fowlks women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fowlks were Skill Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Skill Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fowlks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowlks 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Fowlks. 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 204 military records available for the last name Fowlks. For the veterans among your Fowlks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowlks lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fowlks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fowlks in 1957 was 39, and 96 in 2004.

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