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Fonce Family History

Fonce 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: Ponce, Force, Fonte, Gonce, Monce, Yonce, Boyce, Fosse, Conte, Hone

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Where is the Fonce family from?

You can see how Fonce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonce family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fonce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fonce families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fonce's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fonce families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fonce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fonce. 100% of Fonce men worked as a Waiter. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Fonce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonce 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Fonce. 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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Draft Cards

There are 115 military records available for the last name Fonce. For the veterans among your Fonce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonce lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fonce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fonce in 1955 was 49, and 46 in 2004.

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