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Fontanals Family History

Fontanals 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: Fontana, Montanaro, Fontanez, Fontan, Montana, Montanari, Fontanella

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Where is the Fontanals family from?

You can see how Fontanals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontanals family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fontanals family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fontanals's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fontanals families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Fontanals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontanals 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Fontanals. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fontanals. For the veterans among your Fontanals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontanals lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Fontanals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fontanals in 1964 was 71, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontanals 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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