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Fowers Family History

Fowers Surname Meaning

English: variant with post-medieval excrescent -s of Fower a status and occupational name from Middle English fouer Old French fouuer (from Latin focarius)

denoting someone responsible for tending fires

hearths or ovens

especially in a kitchen.

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


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Where is the Fowers family from?

You can see how Fowers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fowers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fowers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 30 Fowers families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Fowers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fowers families in 1911.
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What did your Fowers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fowers. 100% of Fowers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fowers women worked as a Clerk.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fowers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fowers 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Fowers. 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 485 military records available for the last name Fowers. For the veterans among your Fowers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fowers lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fowers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fowers in 1956 was 55, and 52 in 2004.

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