The surname Forten was first found in the Rhineland, where this family was a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always influential in social affairs, the name Fort became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation.
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Early History of the Forten family
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Forten Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Fort, Forte, Forten, Fortern, Fortberger, Forteau, Fortema, Fortemps, Forter, Fortin, Fortner, Forton and many more.
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Early Notables of the Forten family
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Forten migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Forten Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Jo Forten, who settled in New England in 1635 aboard the ship "Hopewell"
Forten migration to the United States 
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