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Foncet Family History

Foncet 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: Ponce, Force, Bonnet, Fones, Fonner, Foret, Fonger, Fonte, Monet

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Where is the Foncet family from?

You can see how Foncet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foncet family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Foncet families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Foncet families living in Sutherland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Foncet's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Foncet families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Foncet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foncet 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Foncet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Foncet. For the veterans among your Foncet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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