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Fowlkes Family History

Fowlkes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Foulks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fowlkes family from?

You can see how Fowlkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowlkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fowlkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Fowlkes families living in Shropshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Fowlkes's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Fowlkes families in 1891.
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What did your Fowlkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fowlkes. 100% of Fowlkes 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%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Fowlkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowlkes 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Fowlkes. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Fowlkes. For the veterans among your Fowlkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowlkes lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fowlkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fowlkes in 1942 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fowlkes 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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