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Fondon Family History

Fondon 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: London, Condon, Rondon, Gordon, Fenton, Kondo, Cordon, Fonda, Dundon

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Where is the Fondon family from?

You can see how Fondon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fondon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fondon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Fondon families living in Warwickshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Fondon's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Fondon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fondon 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 Fondon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fondon. 58% of Fondon men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Mine Operator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fondon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fondon 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Fondon. 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 92 military records available for the last name Fondon. For the veterans among your Fondon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fondon lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2001, in the United States, Fondon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fondon in 1946 was 58, and 64 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fondon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fondon 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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