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Fortee Family History

Fortee Surname 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: Forte, Fortes, Portee, Foree, Forsee, Porter, Fortune, Forbes, Fortun

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Where is the Fortee family from?

You can see how Fortee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fortee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fortee family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fortee's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fortee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Fortee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortee 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fortee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Fortee. For the veterans among your Fortee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortee lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Fortee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fortee in 1993 was 85, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortee ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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