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Fontanez Family History

Fontanez Surname Meaning

Spanish (Fontánez): altered form of Galician Fontanes a habitational name from either of two places in Pontevedra province named Fontanes.

It is derived from the plural of fontán ‘spring’.

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


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Where is the Fontanez family from?

You can see how Fontanez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontanez family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fontanez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fontanez families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fontanez's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fontanez families in 1891.
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What did your Fontanez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fontanez. 17% of Fontanez men worked as a Labrador.

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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

  • Labrador
    17%
  • Agricultor
    13%
  • Bracero
    13%
  • Jornalero
    13%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fontanez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontanez 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fontanez. 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 437 military records available for the last name Fontanez. For the veterans among your Fontanez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontanez lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fontanez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fontanez in 1961 was 29, and 71 in 2004.

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