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Forjohn Family History

Forjohn 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: Forson, Forton, Frohn, Borjon, John, Gordon, Orton, Fortun, Forman

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Where is the Forjohn family from?

You can see how Forjohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forjohn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forjohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Forjohn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Forjohn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forjohn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Forjohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forjohn 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Forjohn. 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 40 military records available for the last name Forjohn. For the veterans among your Forjohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forjohn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Forjohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Forjohn in 1966 was 73, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forjohn 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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