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Fondre Family History

Fondre 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: Fondren, Tondre, Honore, Fonda, Bonde, Forde, Andre, Fonte, Condie

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Where is the Fondre family from?

You can see how Fondre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fondre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fondre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fondre families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fondre's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fondre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fondre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Fondre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fondre 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fondre. 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 Fondre. For the veterans among your Fondre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fondre lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Fondre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fondre in 1986 was 76, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fondre 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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