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Fonng Family History

Fonng 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: Fong, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Gong, Hong, Feng, Fang, Long

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Where is the Fonng family from?

You can see how Fonng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonng family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fonng families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Fonng families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonng's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Fonng families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Fonng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonng 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fonng. 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 Fonng. For the veterans among your Fonng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonng lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonng 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonng

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