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Fortgang Family History

Fortgang Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German abstract word Fortgang ‘continuation departure’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fortgang family from?

You can see how Fortgang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortgang family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Fortgang families living in New York. This was about 74% of all the recorded Fortgang's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fortgang families in 1920.
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What did your Fortgang ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fortgang. 100% of Fortgang women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fortgang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortgang 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Fortgang. 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 208 military records available for the last name Fortgang. For the veterans among your Fortgang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortgang lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fortgang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fortgang in 1962 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortgang 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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