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Fonlstone Family History

Fonlstone 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: Finestone, Colston, Rolston, Goldstone, Holston, Woolston, Forston

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Where is the Fonlstone family from?

You can see how Fonlstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonlstone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Fonlstone families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fonlstone's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fonlstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonlstone 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 Fonlstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fonlstone. 100% of Fonlstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Fonlstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonlstone 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fonlstone. 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 Fonlstone. For the veterans among your Fonlstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonlstone

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