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Fonteine Family History

Fonteine 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: Fontaine, Fountaine, Fortune, Fontana, Monteith, Fountain, Fontenot

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Where is the Fonteine family from?

You can see how Fonteine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonteine family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fonteine family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonteine's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Fonteine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonteine 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 191 census records available for the last name Fonteine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonteine 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Fonteine. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fonteine. For the veterans among your Fonteine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonteine lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Fonteine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fonteine in 1965 was 68, and 85 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonteine 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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