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Foré Family History

Foré 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: Ford, Fort, Fors, Fork, Fore, Horn, Mori, Dore, Lord, Fox

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Where is the Foré family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foré 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 Foré ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pottery Fireman Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Foré. 25% of Foré men worked as a Pottery Fireman Heavy Work and 91% of Foré women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foré were Local Government Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Pottery Fireman Heavy Work
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Local Government Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Foré family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Foré. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foré 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Foré. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Foré. For the veterans among your Foré ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foré lifespan?

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