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Fontanelle Family History

Fontanelle 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: Fontanella, Fontanilla, Fontanez, Pontarelli, Fontenette, Fennell

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Where is the Fontanelle family from?

You can see how Fontanelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontanelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fontanelle family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fontanelle's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Fontanelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontanelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Fontanelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontanelle 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 Fontanelle. 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 22 military records available for the last name Fontanelle. For the veterans among your Fontanelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontanelle lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Fontanelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fontanelle in 1973 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontanelle 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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