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Fonnes Family History

Fonnes 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: Fornes, Fones, Fonner, Fontes, Bonnes, Forbes, Bonnet, Bonner, Finne

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Where is the Fonnes family from?

You can see how Fonnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fonnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fonnes families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonnes's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Fonnes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Fonnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonnes 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Fonnes. 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 Fonnes. For the veterans among your Fonnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonnes lifespan?

Average Fonnes life expectancy in 1967 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonnes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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