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Fongers Family History

Fongers 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: Fonger, Bongers, Finger, Fones, Fonner, Wonders, Fanger, Conyers

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Where is the Fongers family from?

You can see how Fongers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fongers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Fongers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Fongers families living in New Brunswick. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fongers's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Fongers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fongers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Fongers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fongers 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fongers. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fongers. For the veterans among your Fongers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fongers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Fongers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fongers in 1964 was 90, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fongers 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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