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Fortag Family History

Fortag 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: Fortun, Fort, Forman, Montag, Foran, Forte, Portal, Fertig, Porta

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Where is the Fortag family from?

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

In 1939, Fur Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fortag. 100% of Fortag women worked as a Fur Machinist.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Fur Machinist
    100%

What Fortag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Fortag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortag 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fortag. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fortag. For the veterans among your Fortag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortag lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Fortag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fortag in 1965 was 63, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortag 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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