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Fonn Family History

Fonn 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: Finn, Nonn, Fenn, Lonn, Font, Tonn, Fons, Conn, Donn, Fong

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Where is the Fonn family from?

You can see how Fonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fonn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fonn families living in Georgia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fonn's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Fonn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonn 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 Fonn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fonn. 100% of Fonn 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
    100%

What Fonn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Fonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonn 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Fonn. 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 183 military records available for the last name Fonn. For the veterans among your Fonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonn lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Fonn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fonn in 1981 was 71, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonn 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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