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Fourn Family History

Fourn 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: Bourn, Horn, Ford, Fort, Court, Bourne, Korn, Corn, Ours, Pour

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Where is the Fourn family from?

You can see how Fourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fourn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Fourn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Fourn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fourn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fourn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fourn 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 Fourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fourn. 100% of Fourn men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Fourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourn 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Fourn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fourn. For the veterans among your Fourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fourn lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Fourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fourn in 1982 was 80, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fourn 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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