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Fonmier Family History

Fonmier 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, Cormier, Fortier, Sonnier, Pommier, Pontier, Monnier

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Where is the Fonmier family from?

You can see how Fonmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonmier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fonmier families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Fonmier family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonmier's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fonmier families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Fonmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonmier 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fonmier. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fonmier. For the veterans among your Fonmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonmier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonmier 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 Fonmier

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