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Fontenat Family History

Fontenat 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: Fontenot, Fontana, Fortuna, Frontera, Montera, Fonte, Fontanez

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Where is the Fontenat family from?

You can see how Fontenat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontenat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fontenat families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fontenat's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fontenat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontenat 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 Fontenat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fontenat. 54% of Fontenat men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Fontenat women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fontenat were Operator and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Relief
    5%
  • Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • House Work
    18%
  • Maid
    9%

What Fontenat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Fontenat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontenat 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fontenat. 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 28 military records available for the last name Fontenat. For the veterans among your Fontenat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontenat lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Fontenat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fontenat in 1974 was 82, and 80 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontenat 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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