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Fondahn Family History

Fondahn 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: Fonda, Fontan, Fondren, Bogdan, Jordan, Monday, Forman, London

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Where is the Fondahn family from?

You can see how Fondahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fondahn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fondahn family living in Alaska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fondahn's in USA. Alaska and 2 other states had the highest population of Fondahn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Fondahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fondahn 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 Fondahn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fondahn. For the veterans among your Fondahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fondahn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fondahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fondahn in 1962 was 42, and 19 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fondahn 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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