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Fontnette Family History

Fontnette 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: Fontenette, Bonnette, Frenette, Robinette, Monette, Follette

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Where is the Fontnette family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontnette 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 Fontnette ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Servant
    100%

What Fontnette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Fontnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontnette 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fontnette. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fontnette. For the veterans among your Fontnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontnette lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fontnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fontnette in 1966 was 88, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontnette 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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