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J. Walter Fewkes

Photograph of J. Walter Fewkes Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
J. Walter
Surname
Fewkes
Occupation
Doctor

The Name J.

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The Fewkes Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Possibly a variant of 'Fewks' or derived from a place name, though the exact meaning is unclear.
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