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Fohn Name Meaning

Swiss German (Föhn): probably a nickname from Föhn ‘rain-shadow wind’ a kind of warm dry wind characteristic of the lee side of mountains in Alpine regions in autumn. German (mainly North Rhine-Westphalia): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Dohn, Yoho, Sohn, Fahn, Frohn, Mohn, Fehn, Bohn, Hohn, John

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Where is the Fohn family from?

You can see how Fohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fohn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fohn family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fohn's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Fohn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fohn. 42% of Fohn 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
    42%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Retail Merchant
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohn 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Fohn. 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 574 military records available for the last name Fohn. For the veterans among your Fohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fohn in 1957 was 30, and 86 in 2004.

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