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Fono Family History

Fono 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: Bono, Ono, Kono, Fino, Font, Fano, Fons, Fong, Fogo, Fonk

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Where is the Fono family from?

You can see how Fono families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fono family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fono families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fono family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fono's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fono families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fono surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Fono. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fono 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Fono. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fono. For the veterans among your Fono ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fono lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Fono life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fono in 1977 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fono 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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