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Fourtner Family History

Fourtner 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: Fortner, Courtney, Ortner, Cortner, Fournier, Poertner, Fortier

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Where is the Fourtner family from?

You can see how Fourtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fourtner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fourtner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Fourtner families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fourtner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fourtner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fourtner 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 Fourtner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fourtner. 50% of Fourtner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fourtner women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Corporal
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Fourtner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Fourtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourtner 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Fourtner. 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 265 military records available for the last name Fourtner. For the veterans among your Fourtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fourtner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Fourtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fourtner in 1958 was 38, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fourtner 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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