Fouke Family History

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Fouke Name Meaning

English: variant of Foulks. Possibly also an Anglicized form of French Fouquet.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Foulke, Fouse, Fluke, Duke, Foulkes, Fowkes, Fosse, Folkes, Rocke

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Fouke Family Origin

Where is the Fouke family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Fouke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fouke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fouke families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Fouke families living in Virginia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fouke's in the USA. Virginia had the highest population of Fouke families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fouke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Fouke Family Occupations

    What did your Fouke ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Fouke occupation in the USA was Farmer. 19% of Fouke's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Fouke family was Commercial Traveler. Farmer, Cigar Maker and Clerk In Store were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Fouke.

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    • Farmer

      19%

    • Cigar Maker

      6%

    • Clerk In Store

      6%

    • Commercial Traveler

      6%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fouke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Fouke Historical Records

    What Fouke family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fouke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fouke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Fouke

    Passenger List

    There are 225 immigration records available for the last name Fouke. 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 Card

    There are 454 military records available for the last name Fouke. For the veterans among your Fouke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Fouke Life Expectancy

    What is the average Fouke lifespan?

    Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fouke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fouke in 1963 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fouke

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fouke 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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