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Fonvielle Family History

Fonvielle Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Fonvieille (or Fontvielle) names of several places in the southern part of France. Compare Fonville.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fonvielle family from?

You can see how Fonvielle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonvielle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fonvielle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Fonvielle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonvielle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fonvielle families in 1891.
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What did your Fonvielle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fonvielle. 50% of Fonvielle 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
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

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Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Fonvielle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonvielle 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Fonvielle. 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 204 military records available for the last name Fonvielle. For the veterans among your Fonvielle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonvielle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fonvielle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fonvielle in 1957 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonvielle 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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