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Fortese Family History

Fortese 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: Cortese, Fortes, Forrest, Fortune, Forbes, Fornes, Cortes, Forte

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Where is the Fortese family from?

You can see how Fortese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fortese family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fortese's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fortese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortese 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 Fortese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Examiner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fortese. 100% of Fortese women worked as an Examiner.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    100%

What Fortese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Fortese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortese 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Fortese. 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 17 military records available for the last name Fortese. For the veterans among your Fortese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortese lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Fortese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fortese in 1992 was 64, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortese 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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