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Fonges Family History

Fonges 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, Fonger, Fontes, Donges, Forbes, Finger, Borges, Fornes, Mones

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Where is the Fonges family from?

You can see how Fonges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonges family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fonges families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonges's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fonges families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Fonges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonges 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fonges. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fonges. For the veterans among your Fonges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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