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Fondry Family History

Fondry 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: Mondry, Condry, Monday, Fonda, Bondy, Hendry, Andry, Gundry, Landry

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Where is the Fondry family from?

You can see how Fondry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fondry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fondry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Fondry families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fondry's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Fondry families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fondry 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 Fondry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fondry. 100% of Fondry men worked as a Cutter.

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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

  • Cutter
    100%

What Fondry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Fondry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fondry 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Fondry. 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 103 military records available for the last name Fondry. For the veterans among your Fondry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fondry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Fondry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fondry in 1964 was 73, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fondry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fondry 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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