This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Fonhof family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Fonhof Family History

Fonhof 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: Fenton, London, Bono, Bohnhoff, Kondo, Condon, Konkol, Ono, Fonda

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Fonhof family from?

You can see how Fonhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonhof family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fonhof families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonhof's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fonhof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonhof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Fonhof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Fonhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonhof census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Fonhof

Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Fonhof. 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.

View all Fonhof immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Fonhof. For the veterans among your Fonhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fonhof military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fonhof family history

Discover More

What is the average Fonhof lifespan?

Average Fonhof life expectancy in 1969 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonhof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonhof 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fonhof family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial