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Fortunes Family History

Fortunes 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: Fortune, Fortun, Fortuna, Fornes, Fortner, Fortney, Fortes, Forgues

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Where is the Fortunes family from?

You can see how Fortunes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortunes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fortunes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Fortunes family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fortunes's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Fortunes families in 1871.
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What did your Fortunes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fortunes. 100% of Fortunes men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Fortunes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortunes 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Fortunes. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fortunes. For the veterans among your Fortunes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortunes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Fortunes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fortunes in 1972 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fortunes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortunes 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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