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Fortham Family History

Fortham 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: Fordham, Northam, Wortham, Feltham, Worsham, Farnham, Forhan, Forth

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Where is the Fortham family from?

You can see how Fortham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fortham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fortham families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fortham's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fortham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortham 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 Fortham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fortham. 100% of Fortham women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1939

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Fortham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Fortham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortham 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Fortham. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fortham. For the veterans among your Fortham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortham lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Fortham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fortham in 1970 was 89, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fortham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortham 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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