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Forem Family History

Forem 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: Orem, Foret, Forer, Foree, Sorem, Norem, Fore, Foren, Borel, Dore

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Where is the Forem family from?

You can see how Forem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Forem families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Forem's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Forem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forem 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 142 census records available for the last name Forem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forem 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Forem. 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 30 military records available for the last name Forem. For the veterans among your Forem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Forem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Forem in 1966 was 84, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forem 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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