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Forander Family History

Forander 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: Bolander, Brander, Fortner, Foraker, Kolander, Forner, Molander

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Where is the Forander family from?

You can see how Forander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forander family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Forander's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forander 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 13 census records available for the last name Forander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forander 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Forander. 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 military records available for the last name Forander. For the veterans among your Forander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forander lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forander 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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