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Fourtin Family History

Fourtin 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: Fortin, Fortun, Boutin, Fountain, Forkin, Forton, Forti, Curtin

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Where is the Fourtin family from?

You can see how Fourtin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fourtin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fourtin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fourtin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fourtin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fourtin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Fourtin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourtin 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Fourtin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fourtin. For the veterans among your Fourtin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fourtin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Fourtin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fourtin in 1971 was 50, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fourtin 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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