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Fonaas Family History

Fonaas Name 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: Jonas, Faas, Naas, Fonda, Fones, Donais, Fontes, Lovaas, Fontan, Fons

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fonaas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Fonaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonaas 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fonaas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 20 military records available for the last name Fonaas. For the veterans among your Fonaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonaas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Fonaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fonaas in 1969 was 78, and 53 in 1998.

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