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Fonio Family History

Fonio 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: Folio, Orio, Bono, Kondo, Ono, Fonda, Fones, Ronco, Bonito, Konik

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Fonio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonio 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Fonio. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fonio. For the veterans among your Fonio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonio lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fonio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fonio in 1967 was 71, and 71 in 2003.

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