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Foron Family History

Foron 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: Moron, Foran, Doron, Forson, Forton, Boron, Fron, Faron, Foren

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Where is the Foron family from?

You can see how Foron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foron family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Foron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Foron family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Foron's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Foron families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foron 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 Foron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foron. 100% of Foron women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Foron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foron 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Foron. 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 22 military records available for the last name Foron. For the veterans among your Foron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foron lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Foron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Foron in 1970 was 60, and 89 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foron 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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