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Fonan Family History

Fonan 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: Foran, Honan, Ronan, Finan, Fontan, Folan, Onan, Yonan, Jonas, Fan

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Where is the Fonan family from?

You can see how Fonan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fonan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fonan families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fonan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fonan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Fonan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Fonan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fonan. For the veterans among your Fonan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonan 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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