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Fourie Family History

Fourie Surname Meaning

French (Fourié): variant of Fourier an occupational name from Old French forrier ‘forager’ i.e. one responsible for ensuring the accommodation of troops passing through or a soldier sent out to gather forage.

This surname is most common in South Africa.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fourie family from?

You can see how Fourie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fourie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fourie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Fourie families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fourie's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Fourie families in 1841.
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What did your Fourie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Fourie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourie 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Fourie. 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 596 military records available for the last name Fourie. For the veterans among your Fourie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fourie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Fourie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fourie in 1973 was 67, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fourie 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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