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Fonder Family History

Fonder Surname Meaning

French (northeastern): variant of Fondeur.

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


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Where is the Fonder family from?

You can see how Fonder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fonder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Fonder families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fonder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fonder families in 1911.
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What did your Fonder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fonder. 32% of Fonder men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Fonder women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fonder were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fonder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonder 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Fonder. 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 331 military records available for the last name Fonder. For the veterans among your Fonder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonder lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Fonder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fonder in 1956 was 63, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonder 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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