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Fohner Family History

Fohner 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: Fonner, Lohner, Rohner, Bohner, Johner, Forner, Hohner, Dohner

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Where is the Fohner family from?

You can see how Fohner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fohner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fohner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Fohner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Fohner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fohner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fohner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fohner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fohner. 59% of Fohner 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    17%
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What Fohner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Fohner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohner 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Fohner. 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 251 military records available for the last name Fohner. For the veterans among your Fohner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Fohner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fohner in 1954 was 29, and 87 in 2003.

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