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Fona Family History

Fona Surname 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: Fonda, Lona, Dona, Mona, Bona, Fina, Font, Cona, Fons, Fong

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Where is the Fona family from?

You can see how Fona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fona family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fona families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fona families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fona's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fona families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Fona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fona 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Fona. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Fona. For the veterans among your Fona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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