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Fortaw Family History

Fortaw 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: Furtaw, Fortun, Fort, Forman, Foran, Forte, Portal, Porta, Dorta

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Where is the Fortaw family from?

You can see how Fortaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fortaw family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fortaw's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Fortaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortaw 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 Fortaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fortaw. 100% of Fortaw men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Fortaw women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Fortaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Fortaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortaw 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fortaw. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fortaw. For the veterans among your Fortaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortaw lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fortaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fortaw in 1969 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortaw 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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