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Fowrby Family History

Fowrby 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: Corby, Worby, Sorby, Norby, Bowlby, Furby, Formby, Morby, Sowerby

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Where is the Fowrby family from?

You can see how Fowrby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowrby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fowrby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Fowrby families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fowrby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fowrby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Fowrby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowrby 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 Fowrby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fowrby. For the veterans among your Fowrby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowrby lifespan?

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