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Fons Family History

Fons Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Wąs: from wąs ‘mustache’ (see Was).

It occurs mainly in northern part of Greater Poland and in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship.

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


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Where is the Fons family from?

You can see how Fons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Fons families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fons's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fons families in 1911.
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What did your Fons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fons. 19% of Fons men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Fons women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fons were Helper 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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fons 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Fons. 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 644 military records available for the last name Fons. For the veterans among your Fons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fons lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fons in 1963 was 79, and 50 in 2004.

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