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Fonk Family History

Fonk Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: variant of Vonk or Funk. Variant of Fank.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fonk family from?

You can see how Fonk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fonk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Fonk families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fonk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fonk families in 1891.
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What did your Fonk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fonk. 28% of Fonk men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Fonk women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fonk were Laborer and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Hand
    21%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fonk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonk 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Fonk. 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 239 military records available for the last name Fonk. For the veterans among your Fonk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fonk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fonk in 1965 was 57, and 92 in 2004.

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