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Fewkes Family History

Fewkes Surname Meaning

English (mainly East Midlands): variant of Foulks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fewkes family from?

You can see how Fewkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fewkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fewkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Fewkes families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Fewkes's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Fewkes families in 1891.
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What did your Fewkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder contractor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fewkes. 20% of Fewkes men worked as a Builder contractor and 82% of Fewkes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fewkes were House Painter and Mudguard Liner.

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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

  • Builder contractor
    20%
  • Retired
    20%
  • Plasterer
    20%
  • House Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Mudguard Liner
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fewkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fewkes 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Fewkes. 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 433 military records available for the last name Fewkes. For the veterans among your Fewkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fewkes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fewkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fewkes in 1954 was 44, and 92 in 2004.

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