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Fowells Family History

Fowells Surname Meaning

see Fowles.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fowells family from?

You can see how Fowells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowells family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fowells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fowells families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Fowells's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fowells families in 1880.
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What did your Fowells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Work was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fowells. 100% of Fowells women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Work.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Fowells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowells 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Fowells. 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 36 military records available for the last name Fowells. For the veterans among your Fowells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowells lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fowells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fowells in 1964 was 78, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fowells 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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