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Fawrence Family History

Fawrence 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: Lawrence, Florence, Ference, Laurence, Tarrence, Ferrence, Lawrance

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Where is the Fawrence family from?

You can see how Fawrence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fawrence family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fawrence family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fawrence's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Fawrence families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Fawrence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fawrence 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fawrence. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fawrence. For the veterans among your Fawrence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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