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Foulke Name Meaning

English (Derbyshire and Shropshire): variant of Foulk .

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


Similar surnames: Foulk, Foulkes, Fouke, Folkes, Folks, Fowlkes, Fulk, Folk, Fulks

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Where is the Foulke family from?

You can see how Foulke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foulke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Foulke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 26 Foulke families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Foulke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Foulke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foulke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foulke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foulke. 22% of Foulke men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Foulke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foulke were Clerk and Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Operator
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Foulke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foulke 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 964 immigration records available for the last name Foulke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Foulke. For the veterans among your Foulke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foulke lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Foulke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Foulke in 1949 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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