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Fortt Family History

Fortt Surname Meaning

see Fort.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fortt family from?

You can see how Fortt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fortt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Fortt families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fortt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fortt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortt 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 Fortt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fortt. 45% of Fortt men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Fortt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fortt were Incapacitated and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    45%
  • Colliery Hewer (below)
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Private Means
    7%

What Fortt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fortt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortt 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Fortt. 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 488 military records available for the last name Fortt. For the veterans among your Fortt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortt lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Fortt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fortt in 1946 was 28, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortt 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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