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Fonze Family History

Fonze 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: Donze, Fonte, Fonzi, Ponce, Fosse, Conte, Hone, Force, Tone, Foyle

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Where is the Fonze family from?

You can see how Fonze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonze family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fonze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Fonze family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonze's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Fonze families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonze 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 76 census records available for the last name Fonze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonze 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Fonze. 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 27 military records available for the last name Fonze. For the veterans among your Fonze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonze lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Fonze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fonze in 1956 was 32, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonze 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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