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Fontannay Family History

Fontannay 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, Montagna, Fontanez, Fontaine, Fontan, Montana, Montano

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Where is the Fontannay family from?

You can see how Fontannay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontannay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fontannay families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fontannay's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fontannay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontannay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Fontannay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontannay 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fontannay. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fontannay. For the veterans among your Fontannay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontannay lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Fontannay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fontannay in 1983 was 82, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontannay 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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