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Fontain Family History

Fontain 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: Fountain, Fontaine, Fontan, Fontana, Mountain, Costain, Fantin

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Where is the Fontain family from?

You can see how Fontain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fontain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fontain families living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fontain's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fontain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fontain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fontain. 41% of Fontain men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Fontain women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fontain were Salesman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Beauty Operator
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fontain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontain 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Fontain. 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 551 military records available for the last name Fontain. For the veterans among your Fontain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontain lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Fontain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fontain in 1963 was 69, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fontain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontain ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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