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Fontanini Family History

Fontanini 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: Fontaine, Montanino, Fontana, Fountain, Centanni, Fontanez

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Where is the Fontanini family from?

You can see how Fontanini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontanini family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Fontanini families living in Iowa. This was about 41% of all the recorded Fontanini's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fontanini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontanini 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 Fontanini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fontanini. 43% of Fontanini men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Attendant
    10%

What Fontanini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Fontanini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontanini 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Fontanini. 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 109 military records available for the last name Fontanini. For the veterans among your Fontanini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontanini lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fontanini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fontanini in 1963 was 59, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fontanini

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontanini 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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