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Fornberg Family History

Fornberg 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: Forberg, Kornberg, Forsberg, Tornberg, Froberg, Freberg, Friberg

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Where is the Fornberg family from?

You can see how Fornberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fornberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fornberg families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Fornberg's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Fornberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Fornberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornberg 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Fornberg. 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 22 military records available for the last name Fornberg. For the veterans among your Fornberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fornberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fornberg in 1964 was 57, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fornberg 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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