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Fortier Family History

Fortier Surname Meaning

French:: occupational name for someone employed at a fortress or castle from an agent derivative of Old French fort ‘stronghold’ (from the adjective fort ‘strong’).

Variant of Forestier derived from forêt ‘forest’.

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


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Where is the Fortier family from?

You can see how Fortier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fortier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Fortier families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fortier's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Fortier families in 1891.
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What did your Fortier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fortier. 14% of Fortier men worked as a Laborer and 6% of Fortier women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fortier were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    6%
  • Teacher
    6%
  • Waitress
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

What Fortier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73,000 census records available for the last name Fortier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortier 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Fortier. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Fortier. For the veterans among your Fortier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortier lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Fortier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1941. The average life expectancy for Fortier in 1941 was 100, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortier 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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