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Fonceca Family History

Fonceca 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: Fonseca, Ponce, Force, Monica, Fonda, Fones, Fontana, Fonner

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Where is the Fonceca family from?

You can see how Fonceca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonceca family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fonceca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Fonceca families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonceca's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fonceca families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonceca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fonceca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fonceca. 100% of Fonceca men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Fonceca women worked as a Winder.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Fonceca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fonceca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonceca 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Fonceca. 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 63 military records available for the last name Fonceca. For the veterans among your Fonceca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonceca lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Fonceca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fonceca in 1956 was 47, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonceca 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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