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Foner Family History

Foner 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: Fones, Fonner, Fonger, Boner, Finer, Forner, Doner, Honer, Forer

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Where is the Foner family from?

You can see how Foner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Foner family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Foner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foner 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 Foner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foner. 36% of Foner men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Foner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foner were Manager and Waitress.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Saleslady
    38%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Foner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foner 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Foner. 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 167 military records available for the last name Foner. For the veterans among your Foner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Foner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Foner in 1965 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foner 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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