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Forteza Family History

Forteza 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: Fortuna, Forte, Ortega, Portera, Portela, Fortes, Forlenza, Ortez

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Where is the Forteza family from?

You can see how Forteza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forteza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forteza family living in Kansas. This was about 14% of all the recorded Forteza's in USA. Kansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Forteza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forteza 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 Forteza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forteza. 100% of Forteza men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Forteza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Forteza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forteza 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 782 immigration records available for the last name Forteza. 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 49 military records available for the last name Forteza. For the veterans among your Forteza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forteza lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Forteza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Forteza in 1967 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forteza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forteza 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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