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Fonnest Family History

Fonnest 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: Forrest, Bonnet, Fornes, Fones, Fonner, Forest, Fodness, Fontes

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Where is the Fonnest family from?

You can see how Fonnest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonnest family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Fonnest families were found in USA in 1840, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Fonnest family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonnest's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Fonnest families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonnest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fonnest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fonnest. 100% of Fonnest men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fonnest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Fonnest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonnest 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fonnest. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fonnest. For the veterans among your Fonnest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonnest lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Fonnest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fonnest in 1972 was 91, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonnest 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.

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