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Fonstad Family History

Fonstad 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: Onstad, Finstad, Folstad, Kolstad, Hofstad, Rogstad, Hunstad, Molstad

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Where is the Fonstad family from?

You can see how Fonstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonstad family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Fonstad families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonstad's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Fonstad families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonstad 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 Fonstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fonstad. 100% of Fonstad men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Fonstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Fonstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonstad 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Fonstad. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fonstad. For the veterans among your Fonstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonstad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fonstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fonstad in 1967 was 83, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonstad 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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