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Fonke Family History

Fonke 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: Fonte, Jonke, Focke, Fouke, Fonk, Yonke, Funke, Finke, Cocke, Ponce

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Where is the Fonke family from?

You can see how Fonke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fonke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fonke family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonke's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fonke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonke 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 Fonke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Fonke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Fonke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonke 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Fonke. 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 60 military records available for the last name Fonke. For the veterans among your Fonke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Fonke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fonke in 1971 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonke 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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