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Fouracre Family History

Fouracre Surname Meaning

English (Somerset and Devon): topographic or status name for someone occupying or owning a holding of four acres from Middle English four fower ‘four’ + aker(es) ‘acre(s)’.

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


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Where is the Fouracre family from?

You can see how Fouracre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fouracre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fouracre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 125 Fouracre families living in Somerset. This was about 51% of all the recorded Fouracre's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Fouracre families in 1891.
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What did your Fouracre 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 Fouracre. 25% of Fouracre men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Fouracre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fouracre were Builders Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Cowman Assisting Father
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fouracre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fouracre 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Fouracre. 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 313 military records available for the last name Fouracre. For the veterans among your Fouracre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fouracre lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fouracre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fouracre in 1959 was 57, and 94 in 2004.

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