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Foerner Family History

Foerner 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: Koerner, Forner, Boerner, Zoerner, Ferner, Goerner, Hoerner, Woerner

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Where is the Foerner family from?

You can see how Foerner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foerner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foerner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Foerner families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Foerner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Foerner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foerner 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 67 census records available for the last name Foerner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foerner 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Foerner. 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 10 military records available for the last name Foerner. For the veterans among your Foerner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foerner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Foerner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Foerner in 1972 was 74, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foerner 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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