Origins of the Fortun surname
About the Fortuns
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Interesting facts about Fortun
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Fortun surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Fortuns most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Fortuns.
What are the most common Fortun first names?
John
William
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Fortuns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Fortuns in 1921
General Servant Domestic
2
A
1
Apprentice Dressmaker
1
At Home
1
Beer Seller
1
Common male occupations for Fortuns in 1921
Black Smith
2
Attendants
1
Baker
1
Boiler Maker
1
Coal Miner
1
