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Fonagy Family History

Fonagy 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: Gnagy, Nagy, Kanagy, Onaga, Conaty, Fong, Conary, Kenagy, Donaghy

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Where is the Fonagy family from?

You can see how Fonagy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonagy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fonagy families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonagy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fonagy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonagy 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 132 census records available for the last name Fonagy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonagy 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Fonagy. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fonagy. For the veterans among your Fonagy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonagy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fonagy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fonagy in 1969 was 50, and 43 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonagy 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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