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Fonby Family History

Fonby 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: Fomby, Hornby, Mosby, Corby, Fonda, Fones, Monty, Bondy, Gunby, Colby

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Where is the Fonby family from?

You can see how Fonby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fonby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fonby family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonby's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Fonby families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Fonby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fonby. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fonby. For the veterans among your Fonby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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