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Fortsch Family History

Fortsch 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: Foertsch, Forsch, Dorsch, Frisch, Frosch, Morsch, Borsch, Fetsch

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Where is the Fortsch family from?

You can see how Fortsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fortsch families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Fortsch families living in Iowa. This was about 31% of all the recorded Fortsch's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fortsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortsch 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 Fortsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Roofer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fortsch. 29% of Fortsch men worked as a Roofer and 60% of Fortsch women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fortsch were Teacher and Typist. .

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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

  • Roofer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Store Clerk
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    60%
  • Typist
    40%
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What Fortsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Fortsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortsch 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Fortsch. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fortsch. For the veterans among your Fortsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fortsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fortsch in 1963 was 66, and 70 in 2004.

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