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Fortel Family History

Fortel 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: Forte, Fertel, Fortes, Ortel, Bortel, Porter, Borel, Forbes, Fortun

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Where is the Fortel family from?

You can see how Fortel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fortel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fortel family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fortel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fortel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fortel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Fortel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortel 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Fortel. 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 50 military records available for the last name Fortel. For the veterans among your Fortel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Fortel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fortel in 1952 was 43, and 59 in 2003.

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