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Fohring Family History

Fohring 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: Fehring, Gohring, Kohring, Mohring, Fearing, Nehring, Forino, Goring

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Where is the Fohring family from?

You can see how Fohring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fohring family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fohring family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Fohring's in USA. California had the highest population of Fohring families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fohring 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 246 census records available for the last name Fohring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohring 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Fohring. 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 52 military records available for the last name Fohring. For the veterans among your Fohring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohring lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Fohring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fohring in 1963 was 69, and 102 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fohring

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fohring 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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