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Fonlayson Family History

Fonlayson 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: Finlayson, Fenlason, Clayson, Jonasson, Olafson, Layson, Jonason

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Where is the Fonlayson family from?

You can see how Fonlayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonlayson family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Fonlayson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Fonlayson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonlayson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fonlayson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Fonlayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonlayson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fonlayson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fonlayson. For the veterans among your Fonlayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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