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Fornheim Family History

Fornheim 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: Borsheim, Norheim, Nordheim, Bernheim, Manheim, Fornes, Opheim

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Where is the Fornheim family from?

You can see how Fornheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fornheim families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fornheim family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Fornheim's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fornheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fornheim 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 Fornheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Winder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fornheim. 100% of Fornheim women worked as a Winder.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%

What Fornheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Fornheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornheim 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Fornheim. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fornheim. For the veterans among your Fornheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornheim lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Fornheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fornheim in 1978 was 86, and 87 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fornheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fornheim 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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