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Fantone Family History

Fantone Surname Meaning

Italian: derivative of Fante.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fantone family from?

You can see how Fantone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fantone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fantone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Fantone families living in Worcestershire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Fantone's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Fantone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fantone 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 Fantone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fantone. 25% of Fantone men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fantone women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fantone were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Fantone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fantone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantone 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Fantone. 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 243 military records available for the last name Fantone. For the veterans among your Fantone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantone lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fantone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fantone in 1960 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fantone

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fantone 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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