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Fontina Family History

Fontina 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, Cortina, Fortuna, Forcina, Fontaine, Fontan, Montini

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Where is the Fontina family from?

You can see how Fontina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontina family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fontina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Fontina families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Fontina's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Fontina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontina 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 109 census records available for the last name Fontina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontina 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fontina. 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 13 military records available for the last name Fontina. For the veterans among your Fontina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontina lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Fontina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fontina in 1993 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontina 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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