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Fown Family History

Fown 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: Down, Lown, Fohn, Town, Bown, John, Son, Horn, Fan, Yon

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Where is the Fown family from?

You can see how Fown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fown family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fown families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Fown families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fown's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fown families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fown 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 Fown ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fown. 100% of Fown men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Fown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fown 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Fown. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fown. For the veterans among your Fown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fown lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Fown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fown in 1976 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fown

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fown 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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