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Da Fonseca Family History

Da Fonseca 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: Fonseca, Da Costa, Da Rosa, La Monica, La Monaca, Da Ponte, Desfosses

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Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Da Fonseca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Da Fonseca in 1977 was 41, and 81 in 2001.

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