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Foris Family History

Foris 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: Boris, Doris, Moris, Loris, Fors, Oris, Faris, Forbis, Goris, Forys

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Where is the Foris family from?

You can see how Foris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Foris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Foris families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Foris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Foris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foris. 53% of Foris men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Foris women worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Foris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foris 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Foris. 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 192 military records available for the last name Foris. For the veterans among your Foris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foris lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Foris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Foris in 1963 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foris 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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