Fortey Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Fortey ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Fortey Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Fortey family

Profession Census Frequency
School 33
Farm Labourer 5
Private Means 3
Cook Domestic 3
Tobacco Caf Stripper 2
Shop Assistant 2
General Worker 2
Clerk 2
Cook (domestic) 2
Errand Boy 2
Labourer 2
Builder & Contractor 1
Builder & Decorator 1
Gardner (domestic) 1
General Labourer 1
Labourer Masons 1
Labourer Printer Works 1
Machinist In Motor Car Fitter 1
Physical Culture Student 1
Provision Mets Manager 1
Retired 1
Step Maker 1
Student 1
Wood Cutting Machinist 1
Wooden Box Maker 1

Fortey Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Forty 83% 2,252
2 Fortey 100% 775
3 Fortay 83% 127

Did you know?

The surname Fortey is the 2nd most popular variant of Forty.

Search for the Fortey family