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Fowlkes Name Meaning

English: variant of Foulks .

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


Similar surnames: Foulkes, Fowkes, Folkes, Folks, Fewkes, Foulke, Powles, Fowles

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Where is the Fowlkes family from?

You can see how Fowlkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowlkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fowlkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 30 Fowlkes families living in Virginia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Fowlkes's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Fowlkes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fowlkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fowlkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fowlkes. 25% of Fowlkes men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Fowlkes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fowlkes were Farm Laborer and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Housework
    6%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Fowlkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowlkes 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Fowlkes. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Fowlkes. For the veterans among your Fowlkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowlkes lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fowlkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fowlkes in 1942 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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