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Fofrara Family History

Fofrara 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: Ferrara, Fofana, Borra, Kotara, Ferrera, Fontana, Foran, Farrar

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Where is the Fofrara family from?

You can see how Fofrara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fofrara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fofrara family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fofrara's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fofrara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fofrara 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 10 census records available for the last name Fofrara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fofrara 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fofrara. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fofrara. For the veterans among your Fofrara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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