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Fonlis Family History

Fonlis 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: Follis, Solis, Fones, Fallis, Molis, Follin, Donais, Lollis, Folds

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Where is the Fonlis family from?

You can see how Fonlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonlis family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Fonlis families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Fonlis family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonlis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fonlis families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Fonlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonlis 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Fonlis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fonlis. For the veterans among your Fonlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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