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Fowman Family History

Fowman 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: Bowman, Forman, Lowman, Cowman, Foxman, Howman, Norman, Notman, Osman

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Where is the Fowman family from?

You can see how Fowman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fowman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fowman families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fowman's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Fowman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fowman 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 162 census records available for the last name Fowman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowman 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 Fowman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fowman. For the veterans among your Fowman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowman lifespan?

Average Fowman life expectancy in 1998 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fowman 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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