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Fortes Family History

Fortes Surname Meaning

Portuguese, Galician, and Spanish: from an old personal name derived from Latin Fortis from fortis ‘strong, brave’ (see Fort).

Plural form of Forte.

Compare Spanish Fuertes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fortes family from?

You can see how Fortes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fortes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 38 Fortes families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Fortes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fortes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortes 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 Fortes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fortes. 100% of Fortes men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Fortes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fortes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Fortes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortes 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Fortes. 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 Fortes. For the veterans among your Fortes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortes lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Fortes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fortes in 1946 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortes 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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