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Fonay Family History

Fonay 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: Jonas, Donat, Conway, Monday, Fay, Dunay, Nay, Bonar, Fonda, Fones

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Where is the Fonay family from?

You can see how Fonay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fonay families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fonay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fonay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonay 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 Fonay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fonay. 100% of Fonay 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 Fonay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Fonay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonay 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Fonay. 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 Fonay. For the veterans among your Fonay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonay lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Fonay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fonay in 1973 was 75, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonay 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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