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Fourtein Family History

Fourtein 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: Fountain, Fortin, Fortun, Holstein, Bourgoin, Coursen, Feuerstein

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Where is the Fourtein family from?

You can see how Fourtein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fourtein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fourtein family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Fourtein's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Fourtein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Fourtein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourtein 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fourtein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fourtein. For the veterans among your Fourtein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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