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Fonken Family History

Fonken 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: Finken, Onken, Fokken, Fones, Fonner, Sonnen, Morken, Finkel, Konkel

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Where is the Fonken family from?

You can see how Fonken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fonken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fonken families living in Glamorgan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fonken's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Fonken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fonken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fonken. 36% of Fonken men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fonken women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Fonken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Fonken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonken 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Fonken. 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 89 military records available for the last name Fonken. For the veterans among your Fonken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fonken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fonken in 1962 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonken 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.

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