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Fontella Family History

Fontella 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: Montella, Portella, Rotella, Gonnella, Formella, Montilla, Costella

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Where is the Fontella family from?

You can see how Fontella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fontella family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Fontella's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Fontella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontella 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 Fontella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fontella. 100% of Fontella men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

What Fontella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Fontella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontella 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Fontella. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fontella. For the veterans among your Fontella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Fontella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fontella in 1962 was 64, and 44 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontella 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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