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Fovell Family History

Fovell 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: Dovell, Covell, Bovell, Lovell, Novell, Foell, Hovell, Lovely, Fell

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Where is the Fovell family from?

You can see how Fovell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fovell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fovell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Fovell families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fovell's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Fovell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fovell 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 Fovell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fovell. 100% of Fovell men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Fovell 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fovell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Fovell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fovell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fovell. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fovell. For the veterans among your Fovell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fovell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Fovell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fovell in 1969 was 65, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fovell 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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