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Fornia Family History

Fornia 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: Forni, Cornia, Gornik, Fornes, Fonda, Hornik, Forney, Forkin, Forgie

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Where is the Fornia family from?

You can see how Fornia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fornia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Fornia families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Fornia's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Fornia families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fornia 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 Fornia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fornia. 100% of Fornia men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fornia women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fornia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornia 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Fornia. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Fornia. For the veterans among your Fornia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fornia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fornia in 1965 was 82, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fornia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fornia 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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