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Fonker Family History

Fonker 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: Fonner, Jonker, Fonger, Donker, Fonder, Folker, Forker, Yonker, Anker

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Where is the Fonker family from?

You can see how Fonker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fonker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Fonker families living in Suffolk. This was about 86% of all the recorded Fonker's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Fonker families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Fonker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonker 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fonker. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fonker. For the veterans among your Fonker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonker 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonker

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