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Fowlis Family History

Fowlis Surname Meaning

see Foulis.

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


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Where is the Fowlis family from?

You can see how Fowlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowlis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fowlis families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Fowlis families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Fowlis's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fowlis families in 1891.
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What did your Fowlis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fowlis. 100% of Fowlis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fowlis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Fowlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowlis 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Fowlis. 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 170 military records available for the last name Fowlis. For the veterans among your Fowlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowlis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Fowlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fowlis in 1973 was 87, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fowlis 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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