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Fortak Family History

Fortak Surname 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: Furtak, Fortun, Fort, Forman, Borak, Foran, Forte, Portal, Porta

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortak 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 Fortak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fortak. 100% of Fortak women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Fortak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortak 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Fortak. 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 16 military records available for the last name Fortak. For the veterans among your Fortak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Fortak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fortak in 1969 was 56, and 26 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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