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Forian Family History

Forian 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: Forman, Florian, Foran, Forhan, Dorian, Torian, Norman, Adrian

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Where is the Forian family from?

You can see how Forian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Forian families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Forian's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Forian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forian 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 131 census records available for the last name Forian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forian 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Forian. 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 45 military records available for the last name Forian. For the veterans among your Forian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forian lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Forian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forian in 1998 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forian 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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