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Fonstein Family History

Fonstein 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: Holstein, Einstein, Hornstein, Von Stein, Ornstein, Arnstein

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Where is the Fonstein family from?

You can see how Fonstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fonstein family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fonstein's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fonstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Fonstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonstein 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Fonstein. 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 19 military records available for the last name Fonstein. For the veterans among your Fonstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonstein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Fonstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fonstein in 1968 was 81, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonstein 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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