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Foniss Family History

Foniss 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: Foss, Fones, Niss, Foisy, Boness, Donis, Fodness, Fontes, Bonis, Fons

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Where is the Foniss family from?

You can see how Foniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foniss family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Foniss families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Foniss's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Foniss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Foniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foniss 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 Foniss. 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 Foniss. For the veterans among your Foniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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