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Fantoni Family History

Fantoni 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: Antoni, Fanton, Santoni, Fantini, Cantoni, Manton, Fenton, Banton

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Where is the Fantoni family from?

You can see how Fantoni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fantoni family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fantoni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fantoni family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Fantoni's in USA. California had the highest population of Fantoni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fantoni 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 Fantoni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fantoni. 50% of Fantoni men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fantoni women worked as a 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
    50%
  • Greaser
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Fantoni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Fantoni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fantoni 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Fantoni. 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 156 military records available for the last name Fantoni. For the veterans among your Fantoni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fantoni lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fantoni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fantoni in 1965 was 73, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fantoni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fantoni 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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