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Fortunoff Family History

Fortunoff 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: Fornoff, Fortune, Fortun, Fortuna, Fortunato, Ortloff, Ortuno

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Where is the Fortunoff family from?

You can see how Fortunoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortunoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fortunoff families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fortunoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fortunoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortunoff 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 Fortunoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Fortunoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Fortunoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortunoff 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Fortunoff. 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 32 military records available for the last name Fortunoff. For the veterans among your Fortunoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortunoff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Fortunoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fortunoff in 1969 was 58, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fortunoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortunoff 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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