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Forteau Family History

Forteau 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: Forte, Fecteau, Ferneau, Courteau, Bordeau, Barteau, Fortes, Hurteau

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Where is the Forteau family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forteau 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 Forteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Forteau. 100% of Forteau men worked as a Cultivateur.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Forteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Forteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forteau 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Forteau. 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 Forteau. For the veterans among your Forteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forteau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Forteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Forteau in 1968 was 81, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forteau 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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