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Fontes Family History

Fontes Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places called Fontes from the plural of fonte ‘fount’ ‘source spring’.

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


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You can see how Fontes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fontes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Fontes families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fontes's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Fontes families in 1911.
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What did your Fontes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fontes. 100% of Fontes men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fontes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontes 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Fontes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fontes. For the veterans among your Fontes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fontes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fontes in 1958 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fontes 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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