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Fuerte Family History

Fuerte Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from fuerte ‘strong brave’ (from Latin fortis).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fuerte family from?

You can see how Fuerte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuerte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fuerte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Fuerte families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fuerte's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fuerte families in 1911.
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What did your Fuerte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fuerte. 77% of Fuerte men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    77%
  • Fruit Picker
    24%

What Fuerte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fuerte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuerte 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 957 immigration records available for the last name Fuerte. 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 74 military records available for the last name Fuerte. For the veterans among your Fuerte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuerte lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Fuerte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fuerte in 1967 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fuerte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuerte 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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