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Fonto Family History

Fonto 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: Ponto, Fonte, Font, Conto, Monto, Fanto, Foto, Fonti, Conte, Pinto

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Where is the Fonto family from?

You can see how Fonto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fonto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fonto families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonto's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fonto families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Fonto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonto 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Fonto. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fonto. For the veterans among your Fonto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonto lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Fonto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fonto in 1969 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonto 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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