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Fowden Family History

Fowden Surname Meaning

see Foden.

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


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Where is the Fowden family from?

You can see how Fowden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fowden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 120 Fowden families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fowden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fowden families in 1891.
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What did your Fowden 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 Fowden. 50% of Fowden men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Fowden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fowden were Universal Miller Engineering and Dressmaker.

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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
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Universal Miller Engineering
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    3%

What Fowden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fowden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowden 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Fowden. 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 307 military records available for the last name Fowden. For the veterans among your Fowden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fowden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fowden in 1963 was 71, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fowden 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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