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Fornier Family History

Fornier 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: Fournier, Fortier, Forner, Forcier, Forster, Horner, Corner, Ferrier

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Where is the Fornier family from?

You can see how Fornier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fornier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fornier families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Fornier's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Fornier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fornier 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 Fornier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bench Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fornier. 45% of Fornier men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Fornier women worked as a Bench Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fornier were New Worker and Waitress.

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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
    45%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Work
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Fornier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fornier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornier 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Fornier. 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 257 military records available for the last name Fornier. For the veterans among your Fornier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Fornier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fornier in 1955 was 61, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fornier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fornier 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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