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Fonderin Family History

Fonderin 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: Fondren, Fonder, Fonner, Wonders, Fodera, Fender, Fonger, Sonderman

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Where is the Fonderin family from?

You can see how Fonderin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonderin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fonderin families living in Alabama. This was about 36% of all the recorded Fonderin's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Fonderin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Fonderin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonderin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fonderin. 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 Fonderin. For the veterans among your Fonderin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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