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Fowlson Family History

Fowlson 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: Folson, Ohlson, Forson, Coulson, Folsom, Poulson, Dowson, Dolson

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Where is the Fowlson family from?

You can see how Fowlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowlson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fowlson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Fowlson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Fowlson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Fowlson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Fowlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowlson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fowlson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fowlson. For the veterans among your Fowlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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