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Fortich Family History

Fortich 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: Forti, Foertsch, Norwich, Fortier, Forth, Forsch, Sertich, Zorich

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Where is the Fortich family from?

You can see how Fortich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fortich family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fortich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fortich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortich 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 100 census records available for the last name Fortich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortich 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Fortich. 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 72 military records available for the last name Fortich. For the veterans among your Fortich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortich lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Fortich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fortich in 1969 was 68, and 58 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortich 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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