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Fonsworth Family History

Fonsworth 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: Bosworth, Dodsworth, Unsworth, Longworth, Ainsworth, Foxworth

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Where is the Fonsworth family from?

You can see how Fonsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonsworth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fonsworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fonsworth families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fonsworth's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Fonsworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonsworth 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 152 census records available for the last name Fonsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonsworth 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fonsworth. 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 Fonsworth. For the veterans among your Fonsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonsworth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Fonsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fonsworth in 1971 was 73, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonsworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonsworth 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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