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Fonlkes Family History

Fonlkes 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: Foulkes, Fowlkes, Folkes, Fones, Fontes, Foulks, Foiles, Folker

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Where is the Fonlkes family from?

You can see how Fonlkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonlkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Fonlkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Fonlkes families living in Shropshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fonlkes's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Fonlkes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Fonlkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonlkes 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Fonlkes. 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 Fonlkes. For the veterans among your Fonlkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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