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Fuks Family History

Fuks Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: variant of Fuchs.

Polish, Czech, and Slovenian: from German Fuchs ‘fox’.

This name was often applied as a translation into German of corresponding Slavic nicknames or surnames.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fuks family from?

You can see how Fuks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fuks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fuks family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fuks's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Fuks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fuks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fuks. 25% of Fuks men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Fuks women worked as a Trimmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fuks were Mechanic and Beautician.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Beautician
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fuks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuks 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fuks. 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 264 military records available for the last name Fuks. For the veterans among your Fuks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuks lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fuks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fuks in 1967 was 87, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuks 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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