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Foulkner Family History

Foulkner 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: Faulkner, Folkner, Falkner, Feulner, Folker, Foulke, Forkner, Foulkes

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Where is the Foulkner family from?

You can see how Foulkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foulkner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Foulkner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Foulkner families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Foulkner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foulkner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foulkner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Foulkner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foulkner. 100% of Foulkner 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%

What Foulkner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Foulkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foulkner 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Foulkner. 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 57 military records available for the last name Foulkner. For the veterans among your Foulkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foulkner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1972, in the United States, Foulkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Foulkner in 1969 was 36, and 43 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foulkner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foulkner 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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