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Fonbister Family History

Fonbister 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: Forrister, Forister, Foister, Fenster, Forster, Bannister, Finster

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Where is the Fonbister family from?

You can see how Fonbister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonbister family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fonbister families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 21 Fonbister families living in Orkney. This was about 91% of all the recorded Fonbister's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Fonbister families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Fonbister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonbister 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Fonbister. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fonbister. For the veterans among your Fonbister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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