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Fortunas Family History

Fortunas 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: Fortuna, Fortune, Fortun, Cortinas, Fortunato, Fortna, Cortina

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Where is the Fortunas family from?

You can see how Fortunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortunas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fortunas families living in Florida. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fortunas's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Fortunas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortunas 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 50 census records available for the last name Fortunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortunas 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Fortunas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fortunas. For the veterans among your Fortunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortunas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Fortunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fortunas in 1970 was 38, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortunas 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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