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Fonar Family History

Fonar 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: Bonar, Jonas, Donat, Omar, Kosar, Solar, Kozar, Fonda, Fones, Kotar

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Where is the Fonar family from?

You can see how Fonar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fonar families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Fonar families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonar's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Fonar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonar 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 Fonar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fonar. 100% of Fonar men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Fonar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Fonar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonar 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 Fonar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fonar. For the veterans among your Fonar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonar lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Fonar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fonar in 1988 was 93, and 80 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonar 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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