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Fofonoff Family History

Fofonoff 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: Fornoff, Romanoff, Todoroff, Antonoff, Sokoloff, Aronoff, Bohnhoff

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Where is the Fofonoff family from?

You can see how Fofonoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fofonoff family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Fofonoff families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 81% of all the recorded Fofonoff's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Fofonoff families in 1911.
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What did your Fofonoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fofonoff. 88% of Fofonoff men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    88%
  • Community
    13%

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Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Fofonoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fofonoff 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Fofonoff. 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 Fofonoff. For the veterans among your Fofonoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fofonoff lifespan?

Average Fofonoff life expectancy in 2003 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fofonoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fofonoff 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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