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Fonkinson Family History

Fonkinson 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: Tonkinson, Jenkinson, Hodkinson, Hankinson, Tomkinson, Hopkinson

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Where is the Fonkinson family from?

You can see how Fonkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonkinson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fonkinson families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonkinson's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Fonkinson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonkinson 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 Fonkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fonkinson. 100% of Fonkinson men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Fonkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonkinson 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 Fonkinson. 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 Fonkinson. For the veterans among your Fonkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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