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Fontenay Family History

Fontenay 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, Fontenot, Fortuna, Frontera, Montera, Fonte, Fontanez

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Where is the Fontenay family from?

You can see how Fontenay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontenay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fontenay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fontenay family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fontenay's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fontenay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontenay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Fontenay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontenay 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Fontenay. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fontenay. For the veterans among your Fontenay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontenay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Fontenay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fontenay in 1974 was 87, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontenay 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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