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Fongemie Family History

Fongemie 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: Fonger, Forgie, Longmire, Fougere, Ingemi, Cangemi, Forgette, Gangemi

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Where is the Fongemie family from?

You can see how Fongemie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fongemie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fongemie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Fongemie families living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fongemie's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Fongemie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fongemie 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 Fongemie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fongemie. 46% of Fongemie men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fongemie women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fongemie were Loading Cars and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Loading Cars
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Fongemie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Fongemie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fongemie 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Fongemie. 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 29 military records available for the last name Fongemie. For the veterans among your Fongemie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fongemie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fongemie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fongemie in 1958 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fongemie 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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