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Fonarow Family History

Fonarow 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: Fornaro, Funaro, Conrow, Donato, Bonar, Monroe, Woodrow, Conroy

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Where is the Fonarow family from?

You can see how Fonarow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonarow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fonarow family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fonarow's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Fonarow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonarow 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 Fonarow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fonarow. 100% of Fonarow women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Fonarow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Fonarow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonarow 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Fonarow. 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 39 military records available for the last name Fonarow. For the veterans among your Fonarow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonarow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Fonarow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fonarow in 1963 was 56, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonarow 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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