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Fonzo Family History

Fonzo 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: Monzo, Bonzo, Fonzi, Ponzo, Lonzo, Bono, Kondo, Manzo, Ono, Fonda

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Where is the Fonzo family from?

You can see how Fonzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonzo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fonzo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Fonzo families living in Mississippi. This was about 86% of all the recorded Fonzo's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Fonzo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonzo 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 Fonzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fonzo. 52% of Fonzo men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Fonzo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fonzo were Auto Mechanic and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    52%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Auto Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Fonzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fonzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonzo 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Fonzo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 309 military records available for the last name Fonzo. For the veterans among your Fonzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonzo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fonzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fonzo in 1960 was 58, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonzo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonzo 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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