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Fortna Name Meaning

Altered form of Fortney 1 a surname of French origin and possibly also of Fortney 2 a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fortney, Fortner, Folta, Fortman, Fortuna, Wortman, Forsha, Fontana

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Where is the Fortna family from?

You can see how Fortna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fortna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Fortna families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fortna's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fortna families in 1911.
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What did your Fortna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fortna. 43% of Fortna men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fortna women worked as a Presser. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fortna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortna 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Fortna. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 220 military records available for the last name Fortna. For the veterans among your Fortna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortna lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fortna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fortna in 1960 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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