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Foarde Family History

Foarde Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Forde, Foard, Ford, Force, Garde, Coard, Forge, Forte, Borde, Board

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Where is the Foarde family from?

You can see how Foarde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foarde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foarde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Foarde families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Foarde's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Foarde families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Foarde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foarde census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Foarde. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Foarde. For the veterans among your Foarde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foarde lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Foarde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Foarde in 1962 was 71, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foarde ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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