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Forean Family History

Forean 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: Forman, Foran, Forhan, Foreman, Foren, Norman, Organ, Jordan, Gorman

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Where is the Forean family from?

You can see how Forean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forean family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Forean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Forean family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forean's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Forean families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forean 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 182 census records available for the last name Forean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forean 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Forean. 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 42 military records available for the last name Forean. For the veterans among your Forean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forean lifespan?

Average Forean life expectancy in 1975 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forean 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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