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Fondenberger Family History

Fondenberger 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: Longenberger, Landenberger, Rodenberger, Bonenberger, Lindenberger

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Where is the Fondenberger family from?

You can see how Fondenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fondenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fondenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fondenberger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fondenberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fondenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fondenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fondenberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Fondenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fondenberger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fondenberger. 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 108 military records available for the last name Fondenberger. For the veterans among your Fondenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fondenberger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Fondenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fondenberger in 1971 was 83, and 63 in 1989.

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