This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Fortain family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Fortain Family History

Fortain 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: Fortin, Fortun, Forman, Foran, Fountain, Forkin, Frain, Forhan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Fortain family from?

You can see how Fortain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortain family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fortain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 120 Fortain families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Fortain's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fortain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Fortain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fortain. 50% of Fortain men worked as a Cultivateur.

View Census Data for Fortain | Data not to scale

*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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Journalier
    25%

What Fortain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Fortain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortain census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Fortain

Passenger Lists

There are 125 immigration records available for the last name Fortain. 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.

View all Fortain immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Fortain. For the veterans among your Fortain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fortain military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fortain family history

Discover More

What is the average Fortain lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Fortain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fortain in 1969 was 76, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fortain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortain 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fortain family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial