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Fontane Family History

Fontane 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: Fontana, Fontanez, Fontaine, Fontan, Fortune, Montano, Montante

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Where is the Fontane family from?

You can see how Fontane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fontane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Fontane families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Fontane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fontane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontane 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 Fontane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fontane. 25% of Fontane men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Fontane women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fontane were Clerk and Music Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Bracero
    22%
  • Labrador
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Music Teacher
    25%

What Fontane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fontane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontane 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Fontane. 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 Fontane. For the veterans among your Fontane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontane lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fontane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fontane in 1951 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontane 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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