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Fornaris Family History

Fornaris 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: Furnari, Ferraris, Fornaro, Gounaris, Morris, Norris, Fornes, Donais

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Where is the Fornaris family from?

You can see how Fornaris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornaris family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fornaris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Fornaris families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fornaris's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fornaris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fornaris 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 Fornaris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fornaris. 100% of Fornaris men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Fornaris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Fornaris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornaris 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Fornaris. 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 30 military records available for the last name Fornaris. For the veterans among your Fornaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornaris lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Fornaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fornaris in 1957 was 39, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fornaris 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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