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Forloney Family History

Forloney 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: Forney, Moroney, Fortney, Moloney, Forlines, Torney, Fortune, Furlong

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Where is the Forloney family from?

You can see how Forloney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forloney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forloney family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Forloney's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Forloney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forloney 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 Forloney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forloney. 100% of Forloney men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Forloney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Forloney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forloney 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Forloney. 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 16 military records available for the last name Forloney. For the veterans among your Forloney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forloney lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Forloney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Forloney in 1975 was 77, and 63 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forloney 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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