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Foriska Family History

Foriska 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: Morioka, Triska, Riska, Kriska, Foresta, Friske, Forsha, Frisk

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Where is the Foriska family from?

You can see how Foriska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foriska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Foriska family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foriska's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Foriska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foriska 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 Foriska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foriska. 50% of Foriska men worked as a Miner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Foriska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Foriska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foriska 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Foriska. 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 52 military records available for the last name Foriska. For the veterans among your Foriska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foriska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Foriska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Foriska in 1964 was 87, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foriska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foriska 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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