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Fortell Family History

Fortell Name 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: Bortell, Mortell, Portell, Forsell, Cornell, Hartell, Gorrell, Orrell

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Where is the Fortell family from?

You can see how Fortell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fortell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fortell families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fortell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fortell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fortell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fortell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Fortell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Fortell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Fortell. For the veterans among your Fortell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Fortell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fortell in 1976 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

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