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Fonden Family History

Fonden 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: Folden, Foden, Fondren, Fonder, Bowden, Cowden, Norden, Boden, London

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Where is the Fonden family from?

You can see how Fonden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fonden families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Fonden families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Fonden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fonden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonden 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 Fonden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fonden. 100% of Fonden men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Fonden women 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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Pea Picker
    40%

What Fonden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Fonden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonden 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Fonden. 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 44 military records available for the last name Fonden. For the veterans among your Fonden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Fonden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fonden in 1965 was 69, and 63 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonden 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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