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Fookson Family History

Fookson 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: Cookson, Goodson, Forson, Woodson, Cookston, Fooks, Fortson, Folson

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Where is the Fookson family from?

You can see how Fookson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fookson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fookson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fookson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fookson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fookson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fookson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Fookson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fookson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fookson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fookson. For the veterans among your Fookson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fookson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Fookson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fookson in 1971 was 81, and 78 in 1994.

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