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Fontenelle Family History

Fontenelle Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from a diminutive of Old French fontaine ‘spring well’ (see Fontaine).

It can also be a habitational name from (La) Fontenelle,

the name of several places in various parts of France

of the same origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fontenelle family from?

You can see how Fontenelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontenelle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fontenelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fontenelle family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fontenelle's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fontenelle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontenelle 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 Fontenelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fontenelle. 50% of Fontenelle 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%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Assistant Accountant
    20%

What Fontenelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Fontenelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontenelle 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Fontenelle. 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 83 military records available for the last name Fontenelle. For the veterans among your Fontenelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontenelle lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fontenelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fontenelle in 1958 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontenelle 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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