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Fortuin Family History

Fortuin 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: Fortun, Fortin, Fortune, Fortuna, Forkin, Forton, Forti, Fruin

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Where is the Fortuin family from?

You can see how Fortuin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortuin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fortuin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Fortuin families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Fortuin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fortuin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortuin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fortuin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fortuin. 60% of Fortuin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Fortuin women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fortuin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortuin 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Fortuin. 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 192 military records available for the last name Fortuin. For the veterans among your Fortuin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortuin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Fortuin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fortuin in 1961 was 55, and 80 in 2003.

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