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Jowkes Family History

Jowkes 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: Jewkes, Fowkes, Bowes, Jones, Rokes, Oakes, Bowker, Jonker, Jonke

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Where is the Jowkes family from?

You can see how Jowkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jowkes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jowkes families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Jowkes's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jowkes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Jowkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jowkes 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jowkes. 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 Jowkes. For the veterans among your Jowkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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