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Fonseth Family History

Fonseth 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: Finseth, Forseth, Roseth, Borseth, Fonseca, Gronseth, Fossett

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Where is the Fonseth family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fonseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fonseth. 58% of Fonseth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fonseth women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Fonseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Fonseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonseth 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fonseth. 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 21 military records available for the last name Fonseth. For the veterans among your Fonseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonseth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Fonseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fonseth in 1965 was 78, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonseth 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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