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Fawke Family History

Fawke Surname Meaning

see Fawkes.

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


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Where is the Fawke family from?

You can see how Fawke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fawke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fawke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Fawke families living in Herefordshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Fawke's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fawke families in 1891.
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What did your Fawke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fawke. 50% of Fawke men worked as a General Gardener and 79% of Fawke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fawke were Coal Hewer Below Ground and Housewife.

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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

  • General Gardener
    50%
  • Coal Hewer Below Ground
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Fawke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fawke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fawke 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Fawke. 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 130 military records available for the last name Fawke. For the veterans among your Fawke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fawke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Fawke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fawke in 1969 was 82, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fawke 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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