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Fontenoy Family History

Fontenoy 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, Montjoy, Fonte, Montejo

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Where is the Fontenoy family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fontenoy. 100% of Fontenoy men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Fontenoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Fontenoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontenoy 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Fontenoy. 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 34 military records available for the last name Fontenoy. For the veterans among your Fontenoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontenoy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Fontenoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fontenoy in 1962 was 81, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fontenoy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontenoy 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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