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Fonro Family History

Fonro 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: Monro, Ford, Fort, Bono, Kondo, Toro, Ono, Fonda, Fones, Porro

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Where is the Fonro family from?

You can see how Fonro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonro family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fonro families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonro's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Fonro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonro 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 5 census records available for the last name Fonro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonro 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fonro. 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 Fonro. For the veterans among your Fonro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonro lifespan?

Average Fonro life expectancy in 2004 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonro 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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