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Fongheiser Family History

Fongheiser 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: Fronheiser, Fangmeier, Olheiser, Sontheimer, Hochheiser, Berkheiser

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Where is the Fongheiser family from?

You can see how Fongheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fongheiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fongheiser family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fongheiser's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Fongheiser families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Fongheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fongheiser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fongheiser. 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 38 military records available for the last name Fongheiser. For the veterans among your Fongheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fongheiser lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fongheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fongheiser in 1955 was 52, and 28 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fongheiser 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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