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Fontheim Family History

Fontheim 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: Fretheim, Manheim, Opheim, Wertheim, Sundheim, Borsheim, Solheim

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Fontheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontheim 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Fontheim. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Fontheim. For the veterans among your Fontheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontheim lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Fontheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fontheim in 1971 was 78, and 97 in 1988.

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