Origins of the Fortescue surname
About the Fortescues
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Interesting facts about Fortescue
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Fortescue surname. The oldest one dates back to 1318.
Who were Fortescues most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Fortescue first names?
Earl
John
Mary
Lady
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Common jobs for Fortescues
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Fortescues in 1921
Living On Own Means
35
Widow
29
Dressmaker
23
Spinster
15
Annuitant
11
Common male occupations for Fortescues in 1921
Gentleman
45
Esquire
33
Esq
30
Farmer
26
Baker
14
