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Fontanel Family History

Fontanel 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: Fontanez, Fontana, Montanez, Fontaine, Fontan, Fontanella, Fortune

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Where is the Fontanel family from?

You can see how Fontanel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontanel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fontanel families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Fontanel's in USA. California had the highest population of Fontanel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontanel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fontanel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Fontanel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontanel 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Fontanel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Fontanel. For the veterans among your Fontanel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontanel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Fontanel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fontanel in 1974 was 92, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontanel 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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