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Fotorny Family History

Fotorny 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: Pokorny, Oborny, Torney, Torno, Gorny, Fitzroy, Flory, Antony, Forney

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Where is the Fotorny family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fotorny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fotorny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fotorny. 100% of Fotorny women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Fotorny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Fotorny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fotorny 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fotorny. 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 37 military records available for the last name Fotorny. For the veterans among your Fotorny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fotorny lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Fotorny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fotorny in 1973 was 66, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fotorny 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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