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Fortenbaugh Family History

Fortenbaugh 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: Rodenbaugh, Waltenbaugh, Osenbaugh, Bolenbaugh, Orebaugh, Firebaugh

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Where is the Fortenbaugh family from?

You can see how Fortenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fortenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Fortenbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fortenbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fortenbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortenbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fortenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brakeman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fortenbaugh. 34% of Fortenbaugh men worked as a Brakeman and 38% of Fortenbaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fortenbaugh were Carpenter and Sales Lady. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Brakeman
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Sales Lady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Fortenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortenbaugh 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Fortenbaugh. 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 147 military records available for the last name Fortenbaugh. For the veterans among your Fortenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fortenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fortenbaugh in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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