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Fondow Family History

Fondow 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: London, Kondo, Condon, Fonda, Rondon, Mondor, Condos, Sandow, Ondo

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Where is the Fondow family from?

You can see how Fondow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fondow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fondow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fondow families living in Kentucky. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fondow's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Fondow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fondow 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 Fondow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fondow. 56% of Fondow men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

What Fondow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Fondow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fondow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fondow. 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 28 military records available for the last name Fondow. For the veterans among your Fondow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fondow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Fondow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fondow in 1968 was 78, and 45 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fondow 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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