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Forron Family History

Forron 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: Ferron, Forson, Forton, Forren, Corron, Farron, Borron, Gordon, Orton

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Where is the Forron family from?

You can see how Forron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forron family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Forron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Forron family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forron's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Forron families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Forron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forron 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Forron. 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 15 military records available for the last name Forron. For the veterans among your Forron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forron lifespan?

Average Forron life expectancy in 1995 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forron 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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