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Foulker Family History

Foulker Surname Meaning

see Fulcher.

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


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Where is the Foulker family from?

You can see how Foulker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foulker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foulker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Foulker families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Foulker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Foulker families in 1891.
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What did your Foulker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Foulker. 100% of Foulker men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Foulker 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • House Wife
    10%

What Foulker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foulker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foulker 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Foulker. 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 85 military records available for the last name Foulker. For the veterans among your Foulker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foulker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Foulker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Foulker in 1958 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foulker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foulker 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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