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Fortas Family History

Fortas 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: Kortas, Fortes, Forbes, Fortun, Fort, Forman, Kotas, Farkas, Fornes

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Where is the Fortas family from?

You can see how Fortas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fortas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Fortas family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fortas's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Fortas families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortas 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 87 census records available for the last name Fortas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortas 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Fortas. 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 Fortas. For the veterans among your Fortas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fortas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fortas in 1965 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortas 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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