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Fonten Family History

Fonten 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: Fonte, Fontes, Fontan, Conte, Fortun, Fenton, Botten, Osten, Holten

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Where is the Fonten family from?

You can see how Fonten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fonten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Fonten families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fonten's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fonten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonten 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 591 census records available for the last name Fonten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonten 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Fonten. 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 80 military records available for the last name Fonten. For the veterans among your Fonten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonten lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Fonten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Fonten in 1970 was 87, and 54 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonten 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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