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Fortenbecher Family History

Fortenbecher 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: Ottenbacher, Wertenberger, Feltenberger, Fortenberry, Offenbacher

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Where is the Fortenbecher family from?

You can see how Fortenbecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortenbecher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fortenbecher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fortenbecher families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fortenbecher's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fortenbecher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Fortenbecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortenbecher 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 Fortenbecher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fortenbecher. For the veterans among your Fortenbecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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