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Fongus Family History

Fongus 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: Fogus, Fergus, Fones, Angus, Bonus, Bogus, Fonger, Vogus, Boggus

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Where is the Fongus family from?

You can see how Fongus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fongus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fongus families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Fongus families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fongus's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Fongus families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Fongus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fongus 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fongus. 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 16 military records available for the last name Fongus. For the veterans among your Fongus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fongus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fongus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fongus in 1966 was 70, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fongus 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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