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Foring Family History

Foring 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: Forino, Goring, Moring, Boring, Loring, Doring, Spring, Ring, Dring

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Where is the Foring family from?

You can see how Foring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foring family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Foring family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Foring's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Foring families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Foring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foring 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Foring. 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 74 military records available for the last name Foring. For the veterans among your Foring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foring lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Foring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Foring in 1967 was 48, and 68 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foring 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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