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Fawcus Family History

Fawcus Surname Meaning

see Fawkes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fawcus family from?

You can see how Fawcus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fawcus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fawcus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Fawcus families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fawcus's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Fawcus families in 1891.
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What did your Fawcus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fawcus. 40% of Fawcus men worked as a Fisherman and 88% of Fawcus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fawcus were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman
    40%
  • Colliery Pony Driver (below)
    20%
  • Coal Miner
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    13%

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Passenger Lists

There are 706 immigration records available for the last name Fawcus. 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 176 military records available for the last name Fawcus. For the veterans among your Fawcus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fawcus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Fawcus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fawcus in 1970 was 64, and 84 in 2002.

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