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Fownes Family History

Fownes Surname Meaning

see Fones.

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


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Where is the Fownes family from?

You can see how Fownes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fownes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fownes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Fownes families living in Staffordshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Fownes's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Fownes families in 1891.
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What did your Fownes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mental Patient and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fownes. 100% of Fownes men worked as a Mental Patient and 84% of Fownes 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mental Patient
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fownes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fownes 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Fownes. 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 191 military records available for the last name Fownes. For the veterans among your Fownes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fownes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fownes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fownes in 1961 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fownes 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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