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Fonkhowitzer Family History

Fonkhowitzer 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: Schwitzer, Konitzer, Moskowitz, Falkowitz, Funkhouser, Freshwater

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Where is the Fonkhowitzer family from?

You can see how Fonkhowitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonkhowitzer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fonkhowitzer families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonkhowitzer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Fonkhowitzer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Fonkhowitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonkhowitzer 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 Fonkhowitzer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fonkhowitzer. For the veterans among your Fonkhowitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonkhowitzer lifespan?

Average Fonkhowitzer life expectancy in 1964 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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