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Fohan Family History

Fohan 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: Mohan, Foran, Rohan, Forhan, Cohan, Lohan, Folan, Bohan, Kohan, Fohn

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Where is the Fohan family from?

You can see how Fohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fohan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fohan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fohan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fohan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fohan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fohan 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 50 census records available for the last name Fohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fohan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Fohan. For the veterans among your Fohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fohan in 1967 was 85, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fohan 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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