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Fortelny Family History

Fortelny 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: Fortune, Fortun, Fortuna, Wortley, Portella, Porten, Forte, Forney

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Where is the Fortelny family from?

You can see how Fortelny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortelny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fortelny family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Fortelny's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Fortelny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortelny 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 13 census records available for the last name Fortelny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortelny 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fortelny. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fortelny. For the veterans among your Fortelny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortelny lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Fortelny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fortelny in 1977 was 61, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortelny 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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