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Foutain Family History

Foutain 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: Fountain, Boutin, Fontaine, Mountain, Costain, Fontan, Fountaine

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Where is the Foutain family from?

You can see how Foutain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foutain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Foutain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Foutain family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Foutain's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Foutain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foutain 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 Foutain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foutain. 36% of Foutain men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Foutain women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foutain were Stone Cutter and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Stone Cutter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Foutain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Foutain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foutain 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Foutain. 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 75 military records available for the last name Foutain. For the veterans among your Foutain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foutain lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Foutain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Foutain in 1974 was 54, and 54 in 1979.

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