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Fortelka Family History

Fortelka 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: Portella, Portela, Formella, Fortuna, Forte, Ortega, Morella, Bortell

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Where is the Fortelka family from?

You can see how Fortelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortelka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fortelka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fortelka families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fortelka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fortelka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortelka 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 Fortelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fortelka. 50% of Fortelka men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Custodian
    50%

What Fortelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Fortelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortelka 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Fortelka. 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 64 military records available for the last name Fortelka. For the veterans among your Fortelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortelka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fortelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fortelka in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortelka 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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