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Fornas Family History

Fornas 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: Fornes, Fornal, Fornash, Furnas, Jonas, Forbes, Forman, Farkas

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Where is the Fornas family from?

You can see how Fornas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fornas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fornas families living in Maryland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fornas's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fornas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fornas 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 Fornas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fornas. 50% of Fornas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Interior Decorator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Fornas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornas 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Fornas. 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 34 military records available for the last name Fornas. For the veterans among your Fornas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fornas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fornas in 1965 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fornas 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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