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Fortay Family History

Fortay 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, Foran, Forte, Portal, Worthy, Forney, Porta

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Where is the Fortay family from?

You can see how Fortay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fortay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Fortay families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fortay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fortay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortay 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 Fortay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fortay. 100% of Fortay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fortay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Fortay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortay 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Fortay. 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 29 military records available for the last name Fortay. For the veterans among your Fortay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fortay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fortay in 1967 was 65, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fortay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortay 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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