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Fontany Family History

Fontany 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, Fontan, Montano, Fontanez, Fontaine, Kontny, Montana

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Where is the Fontany family from?

You can see how Fontany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fontany families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fontany's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fontany families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontany 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 Fontany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fontany. 50% of Fontany men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Labrador Agricola
    50%

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Fontany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontany 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Fontany. 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 47 military records available for the last name Fontany. For the veterans among your Fontany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontany lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fontany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fontany in 1969 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontany 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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