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Fonntam Family History

Fonntam 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: Sonntag, Fontan, Montag, Fonda, Fontana, Fonner, Downham, Onstad

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Where is the Fonntam family from?

You can see how Fonntam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonntam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fonntam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fonntam families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonntam's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fonntam families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Fonntam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonntam 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fonntam. 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 military records available for the last name Fonntam. For the veterans among your Fonntam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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