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Fontano Family History

Fontano 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: Montano, Fontana, Fontan, Fontenot, Fontanez, Fontaine, Bonano

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Where is the Fontano family from?

You can see how Fontano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fontano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fontano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Fontano families living in Illinois. This was about 81% of all the recorded Fontano's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fontano families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fontano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fontano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fontano. 34% of Fontano men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Fontano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fontano were Electrician and Dressmaker. .

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Dealer
    12%
  • Electrician
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    56%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Dressmaker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fontano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fontano 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Fontano. 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 354 military records available for the last name Fontano. For the veterans among your Fontano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fontano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fontano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fontano in 1963 was 77, and 60 in 2004.

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