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Fokes Family History

Fokes Surname Meaning

see Foulkes.

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


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Where is the Fokes family from?

You can see how Fokes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fokes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fokes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fokes families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fokes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fokes families in 1891.
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What did your Fokes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fokes. 100% of Fokes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fokes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fokes 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Fokes. 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 168 military records available for the last name Fokes. For the veterans among your Fokes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fokes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Fokes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fokes in 1957 was 31, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fokes 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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