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Fonshell Family History

Fonshell 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: Fornshell, Forsell, Hounshell, Oshell, Fishell, Bonsell, Hoenshell

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Where is the Fonshell family from?

You can see how Fonshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonshell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fonshell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fonshell family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonshell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fonshell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonshell 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 50 census records available for the last name Fonshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonshell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fonshell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fonshell. For the veterans among your Fonshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonshell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Fonshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fonshell in 1964 was 33, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonshell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonshell 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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