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Fondaw Family History

Fondaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German von Dach (see Dach).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fondaw family from?

You can see how Fondaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fondaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fondaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fondaw family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fondaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fondaw families in 1891.
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What did your Fondaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fondaw. 82% of Fondaw men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fondaw women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    82%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Fondaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Fondaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fondaw 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Fondaw. 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 154 military records available for the last name Fondaw. For the veterans among your Fondaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fondaw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fondaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fondaw in 1966 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fondaw 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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