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Fonler Family History

Fonler 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, Fonger, Fowler, Fogler, Fonder, Fosler, Toller, Fuller, Oyler

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Where is the Fonler family from?

You can see how Fonler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fonler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Fonler families living in Dorset. This was about 78% of all the recorded Fonler's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Fonler families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Fonler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonler 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Fonler. 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 109 military records available for the last name Fonler. For the veterans among your Fonler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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