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Fortcher Family History

Fortcher 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: Fortner, Fortier, Porcher, Gotcher, Fletcher, Kotcher, Fritcher

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Where is the Fortcher family from?

You can see how Fortcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortcher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fortcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Fortcher family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fortcher's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fortcher families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortcher 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 96 census records available for the last name Fortcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortcher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fortcher. 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 21 military records available for the last name Fortcher. For the veterans among your Fortcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortcher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fortcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fortcher in 1966 was 66, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortcher 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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