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Fourrier Family History

Fourrier 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, Ferrier, Burrier, Poudrier, Bourcier, Fortier, Courtier

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Where is the Fourrier family from?

You can see how Fourrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fourrier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fourrier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fourrier families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fourrier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fourrier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fourrier 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 Fourrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Photographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fourrier. 100% of Fourrier men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Fourrier women worked as a Photographer.

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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

  • Journalier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Photographer
    100%

What Fourrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Fourrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourrier 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Fourrier. 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 51 military records available for the last name Fourrier. For the veterans among your Fourrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fourrier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Fourrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fourrier in 1968 was 89, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fourrier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fourrier 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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