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Fountana Family History

Fountana Name 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: Fontana, Fountain, Fontan, Montana, Fountaine, Montano, Fortuna

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Where is the Fountana family from?

You can see how Fountana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fountana family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fountana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fountana families living in New Hampshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fountana's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Fountana families in 1880.
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What did your Fountana ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fountana ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Fountana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fountana 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 immigration records available for the last name Fountana. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fountana. For the veterans among your Fountana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fountana lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Fountana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fountana in 1978 was 69, and 82 in 1994.

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