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Fontanetta Family History

Fontanetta 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, Fontenette, Fontana, Fontanez, Fontanilla, Manetta

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Where is the Fontanetta family from?

You can see how Fontanetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontanetta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Fontanetta families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fontanetta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fontanetta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontanetta 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 Fontanetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fontanetta. 60% of Fontanetta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fontanetta women worked as an Operator.

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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
    60%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Fontanetta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Fontanetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontanetta 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Fontanetta. 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 79 military records available for the last name Fontanetta. For the veterans among your Fontanetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontanetta lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fontanetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fontanetta in 1961 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontanetta 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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