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Fonfara Family History

Fonfara 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: Fontana, Fanara, Fofana, Confer, Bonar, Fonda, Kotara, Fonner

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Where is the Fonfara family from?

You can see how Fonfara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonfara family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fonfara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Fonfara families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonfara's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fonfara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonfara 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 Fonfara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fonfara. 78% of Fonfara men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    78%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

What Fonfara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Fonfara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonfara 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Fonfara. 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 171 military records available for the last name Fonfara. For the veterans among your Fonfara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonfara lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fonfara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Fonfara in 1953 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonfara 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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