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Fonguay Family History

Fonguay 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: Tanguay, Longway, Fanguy, Conway, Monday, Fonda, Fonger, Ganguly

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Where is the Fonguay family from?

You can see how Fonguay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonguay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fonguay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Fonguay families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonguay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fonguay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonguay 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 8 census records available for the last name Fonguay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonguay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fonguay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fonguay. For the veterans among your Fonguay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonguay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonguay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonguay

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