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Eliza Virginia Fones, 1874 - 1933
MyHeritage Family TreesEliza Ellen Rhoads (born Fones), 1882 - 1919
MyHeritage Family TreesEliza Fones (born Wilson), 1842 - 1902
MyHeritage Family TreesEliza C. Gamby (born Fones), Circa 1851 - 1934
MyHeritage Family TreesEliza H Gridley (born Fones), 1851 - 1909
MyHeritage Family Treeseliza fones, 1822 - 1823
MyHeritage Family TreesEliza H Fones, Circa 1851 - 1909
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Eliza Ann Downey (born Fawns), 1834 - 1866
MyHeritage Family TreesEliza Fones, born Circa 1833
MyHeritage Family TreesEliza Skidmore (born Fones), born Circa 1851
MyHeritage Family TreesEliza Fones, born Circa 1879
MyHeritage Family TreesEliza Fones (born Wilson), 1842 - 1902
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Eliza Jane Fawns, born Circa 1831
MyHeritage Family TreesEliza C. Downey (born Fawns), Circa 1834 - 1866
MyHeritage Family TreesEliza Ann Downey (born Fawns), 1834 - 1866
MyHeritage Family TreesEliza Fones (born Nieswinder), 1851 - 1944
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.comEliza Fones (born Nieswinder), 1851 - 1944
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.comEliza Virginia Fones, Circa 1874 - 1932
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.comEliza Fones, died 1944
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.comEliza Brows
United States, Marriages from Newspapers on OldNews.comEliza R. Fones
United States, Marriages from Newspapers on OldNews.comEliza Fones, Circa 1888 - 1957
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005Eliza Fones, Circa 1868 - 1872
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005Eliza Jane Fones, Circa 1906 - 1907
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005Eliza A Fones, Circa 1886 - 1966
England & Wales, Death Index, 1837-2005Eliza Virginia Fones (born Smith), 1874 - 1933
FamilySearch Family TreeEliza Ellen Rhoads (born Fones), 1882 - 1919
FamilySearch Family TreeEliza Fones (born Neiswender), 1851 - 1944
FamilySearch Family TreeEliza A Gamby (born Fones), 1851 - 1934
FamilySearch Family TreeEliza Fones, born Circa 1842
1851 England & Wales CensusEliza Fones, born Circa 1849
1851 England & Wales CensusEliza Fones, born Circa 1876
1891 England & Wales CensusEliza Fones, born Circa 1889
1911 England & Wales CensusElizabeth Fones
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania)Elizabeth Fones
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania)Eliza Fones, born Circa 1849
1881 England & Wales CensusEliza Ellen Fones, 1882 - 1919
Geni World Family TreeEliza C Gamby (born Fones), 1850 - 1934
Geni World Family TreeEliza Lydia Virginia Smith, 1874 - 1933
Geni World Family TreeElizabeth Fones, died 1944
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois)Elizabeth Fones, died 1944
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois)Elizabeth Fones, born Circa 1859
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois)Elizabeth Fones
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois)Eliza Fones, born Circa 1878
1901 England & Wales CensusEliza Jane Fones, born 1906
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005Eliza Fones, born 1876
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005Eliza Fones, born 1840
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005Eliza Jane Fones, born 1865
England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005Eliza Jane Fones
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975Eliza
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975Eliza
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975Eliza Virginia Smith (Fones), born 1869
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- Eliza Fons
- Elisa Fones
- Eliza Fonses
- Elisa Fons
- Eliza Fonce
- Elisa Fonce
- Eliza Fonz
- Elisa Fonz
- Eliza Foans
- Elisa Foans
- Chinese (Simplified): 伊丽莎 丰斯 (Yīlìshā Fēngsī)
- French: Élisa Fones
- German: Elisa Fones
- Hungarian: Fones Eliza
- Japanese: エリザ フォーンズ (Eriza Fōnzu)
- Russian: Элиза Фонес (Eliza Fones)
- Ukrainian: Еліза Фоне́с (Eliza Fones)
- USA 51%
- United Kingdom 49%
Eliza stems from the Hebrew name Elisheva. Elisheva breaks down into "eli," meaning "my God," and "shava," meaning "oath" or "abundance." Therefore, Elisheva translates to "my God is abundance" or "my God is an oath." Eliza is a shortened, English-language form of Elizabeth, which is the Greek form of Elisheva. The "beth" ending was dropped, and the "E" sound was retained, resulting in Eliza. Eliza gained popularity in England and America alongside Elizabeth, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries. It often appeared in literature and historical records. The name spread with English-speaking populations. Eliza has remained a consistently used, though not always top-ranking, name. Common diminutives include Liz, Lizzie, and Ella.
The surname Fones has its historical roots primarily in England, where it is believed to have originated as a variant of the surname "Fownes" or "Fones," which itself may derive from the Old French word "fons," meaning "spring" or "fountain." This suggests a geographical connection to water sources, which were often significant in medieval settlements. The surname likely first appeared in the medieval period, with records indicating its presence in various forms as early as the 13th century. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Fones may have been associated with occupations related to agriculture or land management, reflecting the agrarian society of the time. The name could also denote a familial connection to a specific location, particularly one near a spring or water feature, which was vital for community life.
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