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Fontinet Family History

Fontinet 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, Fontanez, Fontaine, Fortune, Bonnet, Fontana, Fonner

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Where is the Fontinet family from?

You can see how Fontinet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontinet family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fontinet families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fontinet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fontinet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontinet 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 40 census records available for the last name Fontinet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontinet 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fontinet. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fontinet. For the veterans among your Fontinet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontinet lifespan?

Average Fontinet life expectancy in 1979 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontinet 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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