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Fourier Family History

Fourier 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, Courier, Ferrier, Courser, Soulier, Furber, Poudrier

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Where is the Fourier family from?

You can see how Fourier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fourier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fourier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fourier family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fourier's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Fourier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fourier 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 Fourier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fourier. 34% of Fourier men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fourier women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fourier were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Manager Owner
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Fourier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Fourier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourier 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Fourier. 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 95 military records available for the last name Fourier. For the veterans among your Fourier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fourier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fourier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fourier in 1963 was 85, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fourier 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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