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Fuertges Family History

Fuertges 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: Fuertes, Fuentes, Fuerte, Fergus, Fuente, Verges, Berges, Ferger

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Where is the Fuertges family from?

You can see how Fuertges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuertges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fuertges families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fuertges's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fuertges families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fuertges 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 Fuertges ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Fuertges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Fuertges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuertges 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fuertges. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fuertges. For the veterans among your Fuertges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuertges lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fuertges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fuertges in 1955 was 44, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuertges 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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