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Fortler Family History

Fortler 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: Fortner, Fortier, Porter, Ostler, Forster, Wortley, Portier, Ortner

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Where is the Fortler family from?

You can see how Fortler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortler family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Fortler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Fortler family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fortler's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fortler families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Fortler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortler 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fortler. 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 36 military records available for the last name Fortler. For the veterans among your Fortler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortler 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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