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Fonser Family History

Fonser 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, Fonger, Bonser, Fonder, Conser, Gonser, Wonser, Fenster

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Where is the Fonser family from?

You can see how Fonser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Fonser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fonser family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fonser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonser 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 48 census records available for the last name Fonser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonser 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fonser. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fonser. For the veterans among your Fonser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonser lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonser 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 Fonser

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