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Fowble Family History

Fowble Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Faubel.

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


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Where is the Fowble family from?

You can see how Fowble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowble family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fowble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Fowble families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fowble's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fowble families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fowble 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 Fowble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fowble. 40% of Fowble men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Fowble women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fowble were Salesman and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Inspector
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Fowble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fowble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowble 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Fowble. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 455 military records available for the last name Fowble. For the veterans among your Fowble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowble lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fowble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fowble in 1962 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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