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Fondriest Family History

Fondriest 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: Forrest, Forest, Fondren, Coudriet, Andries, Andrist, Endries, Fries

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Where is the Fondriest family from?

You can see how Fondriest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fondriest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fondriest families living in Illinois. This was about 16% of all the recorded Fondriest's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Fondriest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fondriest 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 Fondriest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fondriest. 100% of Fondriest men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Fondriest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fondriest 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Fondriest. 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 83 military records available for the last name Fondriest. For the veterans among your Fondriest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fondriest lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fondriest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fondriest in 1965 was 71, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fondriest 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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