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Fonkins Family History

Fonkins 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: Folkins, Filkins, Firkins, Hopkins, Forkin, Dockins, Sonkin, Boykins

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Where is the Fonkins family from?

You can see how Fonkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fonkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fonkins family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonkins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fonkins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Fonkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonkins 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fonkins. 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 Fonkins. For the veterans among your Fonkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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