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Fowller Family History

Fowller 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: Fowler, Foeller, Toller, Fuller, Folley, Koller, Feller, Faller

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Where is the Fowller family from?

You can see how Fowller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowller family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fowller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Fowller family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fowller's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Fowller families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Fowller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowller 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fowller. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fowller. For the veterans among your Fowller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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