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Fontnow Family History

Fontnow 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, Fenton, Montano, Fontana, Fonner, Kontos, Forino, Fortner

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Where is the Fontnow family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontnow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fontnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fontnow. 100% of Fontnow 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Fontnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontnow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fontnow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fontnow. For the veterans among your Fontnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontnow lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1997, in the United States, Fontnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fontnow in 1993 was 71, and 77 in 1997.

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