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Fonnier Family History

Fonnier 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: Fonner, Sonnier, Monnier, Bonner, Fenner, Vannier, Conner, Fournier

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Where is the Fonnier family from?

You can see how Fonnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonnier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fonnier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Fonnier families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fonnier's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fonnier families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Fonnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonnier 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Fonnier. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fonnier. For the veterans among your Fonnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonnier lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1978, in the United States, Fonnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fonnier in 1969 was 77, and 84 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonnier 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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