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Fountas Family History

Fountas 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, Coultas, Fontes, Fontan, Counts, Fouts, Mounts, Younts

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Where is the Fountas family from?

You can see how Fountas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fountas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fountas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Fountas families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Fountas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fountas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fountas 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 Fountas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fountas. 25% of Fountas men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Fountas women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Waiter
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Fountas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Fountas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fountas 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Fountas. 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 80 military records available for the last name Fountas. For the veterans among your Fountas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fountas lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fountas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fountas in 1957 was 63, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fountas 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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