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Fowlner Family History

Fowlner 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: Fowler, Fonner, Downer, Towner, Fortner, Fowle, Bowler, Forner

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Where is the Fowlner family from?

You can see how Fowlner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowlner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fowlner families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Fowlner families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fowlner's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fowlner families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Fowlner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowlner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fowlner. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fowlner. For the veterans among your Fowlner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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