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Fonall Family History

Fonall 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: Foxall, Fall, Pownall, Gornall, Bonsall, Arnall, Ronald, Nall, Mcnall

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Where is the Fonall family from?

You can see how Fonall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Fonall families living in Shropshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Fonall's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Fonall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Fonall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonall 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fonall. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fonall. For the veterans among your Fonall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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