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Fortada Family History

Fortada 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: Fortuna, Fontana, Furtado, Foronda, Mortara, Fortna, Porada, Ford

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Where is the Fortada family from?

You can see how Fortada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortada family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fortada families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Fortada families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fortada's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fortada families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Fortada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortada 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fortada. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fortada. For the veterans among your Fortada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortada lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Fortada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fortada in 1988 was 87, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortada 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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