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Fortanas Family History

Fortanas 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: Fortuna, Fontana, Cortinas, Fortna, Fortune, Fortun, Forman, Cortina

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Where is the Fortanas family from?

You can see how Fortanas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortanas family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Fortanas families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Fortanas's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Fortanas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortanas 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 Fortanas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fortanas. 100% of Fortanas women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Fortanas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortanas 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fortanas. 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 20 military records available for the last name Fortanas. For the veterans among your Fortanas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortanas lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Fortanas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fortanas in 1977 was 76, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortanas 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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