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Forterson Family History

Forterson 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: Otterson, Mortenson, Fogerson, Torgerson, Frierson, Fortson

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Where is the Forterson family from?

You can see how Forterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forterson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forterson family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Forterson's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Forterson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Forterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forterson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Forterson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Forterson. For the veterans among your Forterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forterson lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Forterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Forterson in 1979 was 77, and 78 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forterson 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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