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Fonlay Family History

Fonlay 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: Finlay, Conway, Monday, Folley, Fonda, Onley, Finley, Foley, Fenley

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Where is the Fonlay family from?

You can see how Fonlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonlay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fonlay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Fonlay families living in Fife. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fonlay's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Fonlay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonlay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Fonlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonlay 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Fonlay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fonlay. For the veterans among your Fonlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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