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Fouler Family History

Fouler Name 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: Fowler, Fogler, Bouler, Fosler, Foulger, Toller, Fuller, Oyler, Foyle

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Where is the Fouler family from?

You can see how Fouler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fouler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fouler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Fouler families living in Alabama. This was about 31% of all the recorded Fouler's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Fouler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fouler 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 Fouler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fouler. 25% of Fouler men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Fouler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fouler were Farming and Housekeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fouler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fouler 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Fouler. 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 495 military records available for the last name Fouler. For the veterans among your Fouler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fouler lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Fouler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fouler in 1982 was 82, and 31 in 1996.

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