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Fonti Family History

Fonti Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Fonte.

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


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Where is the Fonti family from?

You can see how Fonti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fonti family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fonti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Fonti families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fonti's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fonti families in 1880.
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What did your Fonti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fonti. 44% of Fonti men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fonti women worked as an Operator.

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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
    44%
  • Barber
    25%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Attendant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Fonti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fonti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fonti 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Fonti. 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 261 military records available for the last name Fonti. For the veterans among your Fonti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fonti lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fonti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fonti in 1960 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fonti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fonti 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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