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Fontenote Family History

Fontenote 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, Fontenette, Montante, Monteforte, Contento, Fortune

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Where is the Fontenote family from?

You can see how Fontenote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontenote family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fontenote family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fontenote's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fontenote families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontenote 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 27 census records available for the last name Fontenote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontenote 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fontenote. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fontenote. For the veterans among your Fontenote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontenote lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Fontenote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fontenote in 1964 was 61, and 88 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontenote 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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