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Fowinkle Family History

Fowinkle 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: Finkle, Winkle, Winkler, Windle, Swingle, Winkley, Fowle, Wintle

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Where is the Fowinkle family from?

You can see how Fowinkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowinkle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fowinkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fowinkle families living in Mississippi. This was about 70% of all the recorded Fowinkle's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Fowinkle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fowinkle 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 91 census records available for the last name Fowinkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowinkle 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fowinkle. 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 31 military records available for the last name Fowinkle. For the veterans among your Fowinkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowinkle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Fowinkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fowinkle in 1967 was 58, and 58 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fowinkle 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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