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Fonow Family History

Fonow 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: Konow, Bono, Ono, Fonda, Fones, Honor, Snow, Fotos, Fonte, Kono

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Where is the Fonow family from?

You can see how Fonow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fonow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Fonow families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fonow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Fonow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonow 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fonow. 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 Fonow. For the veterans among your Fonow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Fonow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fonow in 1966 was 72, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonow 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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