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Fontin Family History

Fontin 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: Fontan, Fantin, Fonti, Fortin, Fortun, Fenton, Fontana, Boutin

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Where is the Fontin family from?

You can see how Fontin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fontin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fontin family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fontin's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Fontin families in 1891.
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What did your Fontin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Ouvrier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fontin. 100% of Fontin women worked as an Ouvrier.

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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 1921

  • Ouvrier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Fontin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontin 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 Fontin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Fontin. For the veterans among your Fontin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Fontin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fontin in 1981 was 50, and 65 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontin 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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