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Fonfa Family History

Fonfa 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: Fonda, Fones, Konda, Monda, Ronda, Lona, Honda, Dona, Bonta, Mona

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Where is the Fonfa family from?

You can see how Fonfa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonfa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fonfa family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonfa's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fonfa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonfa 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 Fonfa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cutter
    100%

What Fonfa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Fonfa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonfa 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fonfa. 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 16 military records available for the last name Fonfa. For the veterans among your Fonfa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonfa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Fonfa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fonfa in 1967 was 73, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonfa 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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