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Fownley Family History

Fownley 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: Townley, Cowley, Howley, Downey, Folley, Fawley, Onley, Finley

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Where is the Fownley family from?

You can see how Fownley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fownley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fownley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fownley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fownley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fownley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Fownley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fownley 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 Fownley. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fownley. For the veterans among your Fownley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fownley lifespan?

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