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Foncannon Family History

Foncannon 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: Concannon, Voncannon, Fincannon, Vuncannon, Kincannon, Cannon

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Where is the Foncannon family from?

You can see how Foncannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foncannon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Foncannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Foncannon families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Foncannon's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Foncannon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foncannon 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 Foncannon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foncannon. 47% of Foncannon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Foncannon women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Foncannon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foncannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foncannon 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Foncannon. 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 174 military records available for the last name Foncannon. For the veterans among your Foncannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foncannon lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Foncannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Foncannon in 1953 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foncannon 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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