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Fortach Family History

Fortach 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: Orbach, Korach, Foertsch, Forth, Forsch, Forgacs, Dortch, Forgash

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Where is the Fortach family from?

You can see how Fortach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fortach family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fortach's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fortach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Fortach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortach 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fortach. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fortach. For the veterans among your Fortach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortach lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Fortach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fortach in 1981 was 63, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortach 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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