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Fontanilla Family History

Fontanilla Surname Meaning

Spanish: diminutive of Fontana.

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


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Where is the Fontanilla family from?

You can see how Fontanilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontanilla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fontanilla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fontanilla families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Fontanilla's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Fontanilla families in 1880.
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What did your Fontanilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fontanilla. 62% of Fontanilla 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
    62%
  • Attendant
    17%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Fontanilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Fontanilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontanilla 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 994 immigration records available for the last name Fontanilla. 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 374 military records available for the last name Fontanilla. For the veterans among your Fontanilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontanilla lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fontanilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fontanilla in 1942 was 41, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontanilla 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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