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Fonnesbeck Family History

Fonnesbeck Surname Meaning

Altered form of German von Esbeck a habitational name indicating that the family originated from a place called Esbeck near Helmstedt Lower Saxony.

The von points to a former member of the nobility.

Danish: habitational name from a placename a compound of forn ‘old ancient’ and vad ‘ford vading place’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Fonnesbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonnesbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Fonnesbeck families living in Utah. This was about 70% of all the recorded Fonnesbeck's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Fonnesbeck families in 1920.
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What did your Fonnesbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fonnesbeck. 60% of Fonnesbeck men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Fonnesbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonnesbeck 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Fonnesbeck. 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 75 military records available for the last name Fonnesbeck. For the veterans among your Fonnesbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonnesbeck lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Fonnesbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fonnesbeck in 1949 was 34, and 85 in 2003.

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