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Fowks Family History

Fowks 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: Fooks, Fowkes, Folks, Foss, Fones, Bowes, Socks, Fowle, Fotos, Folds

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Where is the Fowks family from?

You can see how Fowks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fowks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fowks family living in Derbyshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fowks's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Fowks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fowks 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 Fowks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fowks. 100% of Fowks men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fowks women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Fowks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Fowks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowks 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Fowks. 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 39 military records available for the last name Fowks. For the veterans among your Fowks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowks lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fowks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fowks in 1965 was 69, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fowks 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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