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Fonrose Family History

Fonrose 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: Monroe, Penrose, Forse, Montrose, Foose, Forrest, Rose, Fosse, Boros

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Where is the Fonrose family from?

You can see how Fonrose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonrose family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fonrose families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Fonrose family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonrose's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fonrose families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Fonrose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonrose 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Fonrose. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fonrose. For the veterans among your Fonrose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonrose lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Fonrose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fonrose in 1979 was 89, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonrose 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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