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Fontanello Family History

Fontanello 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: Fontanella, Fontanilla, Fontanez, Monticello, Santaniello, Ponticello

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Where is the Fontanello family from?

You can see how Fontanello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontanello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fontanello families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fontanello's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fontanello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontanello 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 Fontanello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fontanello. 100% of Fontanello women worked as a Finisher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Fontanello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Fontanello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontanello 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Fontanello. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fontanello. For the veterans among your Fontanello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontanello lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fontanello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fontanello in 1965 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fontanello

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontanello 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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