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Fonvil Family History

Fonvil 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: Fonzi, Fonville, Foil, Covil, Fonti, Council, Fail, Foxall, Bondi

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Where is the Fonvil family from?

You can see how Fonvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonvil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fonvil families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fonvil family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonvil's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Fonvil families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Fonvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonvil 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 Fonvil. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fonvil. For the veterans among your Fonvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonvil lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Fonvil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fonvil in 1988 was 22, and 50 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonvil 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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