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Fonseka Family History

Fonseka Surname Meaning

see Fonseca.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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There are 164 census records available for the last name Fonseka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonseka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 229 immigration records available for the last name Fonseka. 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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There are 13 military records available for the last name Fonseka. For the veterans among your Fonseka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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