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Fontanella Family History

Fontanella Surname Meaning

Italian: from a diminutive of Fontana.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fontanella family from?

You can see how Fontanella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontanella family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fontanella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fontanella families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fontanella's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fontanella families in 1891.
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What did your Fontanella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fontanella. 20% of Fontanella men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Fontanella women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fontanella were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Weaver
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Fontanella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fontanella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontanella 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Fontanella. 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 470 military records available for the last name Fontanella. For the veterans among your Fontanella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontanella lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Fontanella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fontanella in 1943 was 36, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontanella 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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