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Foerschner Family History

Foerschner 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: Kerschner, Dorschner, Marschner, Hoelscher, Kerscher, Herscher

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Where is the Foerschner family from?

You can see how Foerschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foerschner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Foerschner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Foerschner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Foerschner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foerschner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Foerschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foerschner 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Foerschner. 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 13 military records available for the last name Foerschner. For the veterans among your Foerschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foerschner lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Foerschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Foerschner in 1975 was 88, and 48 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foerschner 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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