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Fountian Family History

Fountian 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: Fountain, Fontan, Fontana, Younan, Boutin, Outman, Footman, Mountain

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Where is the Fountian family from?

You can see how Fountian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fountian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fountian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Fountian family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fountian's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Fountian families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fountian 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 Fountian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fountian. 38% of Fountian men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Fountian women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fountian were Cook and Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Cook
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Weaver
    17%

What Fountian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 963 census records available for the last name Fountian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fountian 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fountian. 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 51 military records available for the last name Fountian. For the veterans among your Fountian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fountian lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Fountian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fountian in 1976 was 53, and 49 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fountian 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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