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Fowser Family History

Fowser 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: Bowser, Fowler, Cowser, Howser, Rowser, Flower, Fosse, Gower, Fraser

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Where is the Fowser family from?

You can see how Fowser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fowser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Fowser family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fowser's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fowser families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fowser 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 Fowser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fowser. 43% of Fowser men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Agent
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Fowser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Fowser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowser 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Fowser. 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 102 military records available for the last name Fowser. For the veterans among your Fowser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Fowser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Fowser in 1965 was 76, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fowser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fowser 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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