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Fonyi Family History

Fonyi 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, Fonti, Bondi, Fonda, Fones, Funai, Foy, Soni, Forni, Tony

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Where is the Fonyi family from?

You can see how Fonyi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonyi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fonyi family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonyi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fonyi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonyi 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 20 census records available for the last name Fonyi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonyi 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Fonyi. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fonyi. For the veterans among your Fonyi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonyi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1985, in the United States, Fonyi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fonyi in 1962 was 52, and 72 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonyi 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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