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Fortnan Family History

Fortnan 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: Fortna, Fortman, Fortun, Forman, Fortuna, Wortman, Foran, Portman

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Where is the Fortnan family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fortnan. 100% of Fortnan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Fortnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortnan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fortnan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fortnan. For the veterans among your Fortnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortnan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortnan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fortnan

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