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Foontas Family History

Foontas 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: Coonts, Fontes, Fontan, Foots, Koonts, Jonas, Sonntag, Kotas, Montag

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Where is the Foontas family from?

You can see how Foontas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foontas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foontas family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foontas's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Foontas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Foontas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foontas 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Foontas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Foontas. For the veterans among your Foontas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foontas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Foontas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Foontas in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foontas 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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