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Forein Family History

Forein 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: Frein, Forkin, Morein, Foren, Fortin, Fortun, Forman, Oren, Toren

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Where is the Forein family from?

You can see how Forein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Forein families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Forein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forein 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 62 census records available for the last name Forein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forein 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Forein. 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 15 military records available for the last name Forein. For the veterans among your Forein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forein lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Forein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forein in 1983 was 89, and 103 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forein 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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