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Fohne Family History

Fohne 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: Kohne, Fohn, Bohne, John, Fosse, Hone, Coyne, Force, Boone, Tone

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Where is the Fohne family from?

You can see how Fohne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fohne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fohne families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Fohne families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Fohne's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Fohne families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fohne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fohne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fohne. 100% of Fohne 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fohne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Fohne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohne 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Fohne. 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 27 military records available for the last name Fohne. For the veterans among your Fohne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohne lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fohne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fohne in 1967 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fohne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fohne 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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