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Fountan Family History

Fountan 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: Fountain, Fontan, Fontana, Younan, Mountain, Fourman, Fountaine

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Where is the Fountan family from?

You can see how Fountan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fountan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fountan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fountan families living in Derbyshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fountan's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fountan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fountan 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 Fountan ancestors do for a living?

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

What Fountan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Fountan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fountan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Fountan. 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 45 military records available for the last name Fountan. For the veterans among your Fountan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fountan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1978, in the United States, Fountan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fountan in 1964 was 68, and 69 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fountan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fountan 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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