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Fonster Family History

Fonster 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: Fenster, Forster, Finster, Foster, Foister, Oster, Koster, Doster

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Where is the Fonster family from?

You can see how Fonster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fonster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Fonster families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonster's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fonster families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Fonster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonster 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Fonster. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fonster. For the veterans among your Fonster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonster 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 Fonster

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