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Fondern Family History

Fondern 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: Fonder, Fonner, Wonders, Fodera, Fender, Fonger, Folden, Finder

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Where is the Fondern family from?

You can see how Fondern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fondern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fondern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fondern family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Fondern's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Fondern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fondern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fondern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fondern. 43% of Fondern men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Fondern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fondern 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Fondern. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fondern. For the veterans among your Fondern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fondern lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Fondern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fondern in 1982 was 65, and 85 in 1998.

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