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Fonteno Family History

Fonteno 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, Montano, Centeno, Montero, Fontana, Fonte, Montejo, Fontes

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Where is the Fonteno family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fonteno. 67% of Fonteno 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Fonteno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Fonteno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonteno 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Fonteno. 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 151 military records available for the last name Fonteno. For the veterans among your Fonteno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonteno lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fonteno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fonteno in 1965 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonteno

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonteno 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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