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Fontenrose Family History

Fontenrose 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: Fontenot, Monterroso, Monterrosa, Montrose, Fontenette, Montero

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Where is the Fontenrose family from?

You can see how Fontenrose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontenrose family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fontenrose families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fontenrose family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Fontenrose's in USA. California had the highest population of Fontenrose families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontenrose surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fontenrose ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Fontenrose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontenrose 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Fontenrose. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Fontenrose. For the veterans among your Fontenrose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontenrose lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fontenrose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fontenrose in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

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