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Fointe Family History

Fointe Surname 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: Fonte, Conte, Pointer, Finne, Flint, Fuente, Monte, Forte, Fine

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Where is the Fointe family from?

You can see how Fointe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fointe family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Fointe families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fointe's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fointe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fointe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Fointe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fointe 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fointe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fointe. For the veterans among your Fointe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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