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Fowk Family History

Fowk 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: Fork, Wowk, Folk, Fok, Fonk, Howk, Sok, Hook, Low, Fox

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Where is the Fowk family from?

You can see how Fowk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fowk families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Fowk families living in Berkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fowk's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Fowk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fowk 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 117 census records available for the last name Fowk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowk 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fowk. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fowk. For the veterans among your Fowk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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