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Foolkes Family History

Foolkes 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: Foulkes, Fowlkes, Folkes, Foulks, Tookes, Foiles, Folker, Fooks

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Where is the Foolkes family from?

You can see how Foolkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foolkes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Foolkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Foolkes families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Foolkes's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Foolkes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foolkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foolkes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Foolkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foolkes 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Foolkes. 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 68 military records available for the last name Foolkes. For the veterans among your Foolkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foolkes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Foolkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Foolkes in 1968 was 23, and 91 in 1999.

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