Origins of the Fortner surname

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    In 1921, most Fortners lived in east

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    280 Fortner Travel & migration records
    87 Fortners found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Fortners

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Fortners in 1921

    Cap Machinist

    2

    Cap Maker

    2

    Macintoch Garment Maker

    2

    Cap Cutter

    1

    Cap Makers Assistant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Fortners in 1921

    Farm Hands

    55

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    27

    General Farmers

    15

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    13

    Clerks

    8

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