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Fowdon Family History

Fowdon 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: Gordon, Bowden, Cowden, London, Howden, Condon, Cordon, Rowton

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Where is the Fowdon family from?

You can see how Fowdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fowdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fowdon family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fowdon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fowdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fowdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Fowdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowdon 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fowdon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fowdon. For the veterans among your Fowdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowdon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Fowdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fowdon in 1970 was 75, and 89 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fowdon 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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