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Fornauf Family History

Fornauf 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: Fornaro, Fornoff, Fernau, Fornal, Fornash, Fortun, Forman, Fornes

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Where is the Fornauf family from?

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

There are 22 census records available for the last name Fornauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornauf 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fornauf. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fornauf. For the veterans among your Fornauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornauf lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Fornauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fornauf in 1988 was 74, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fornauf 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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