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Fonteneau Family History

Fonteneau 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, Fontenot, Fontanez, Dandeneau, Bonneau, Fontenette, Fortune

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Where is the Fonteneau family from?

You can see how Fonteneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonteneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fonteneau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Fonteneau families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fonteneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fonteneau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fonteneau 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 Fonteneau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Fonteneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fonteneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonteneau 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Fonteneau. 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 128 military records available for the last name Fonteneau. For the veterans among your Fonteneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonteneau lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Fonteneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fonteneau in 1947 was 54, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonteneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonteneau 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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