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Forndran Family History

Forndran 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: Vorndran, Fondren, Vondran, Condran, Jordan, Forman, Fonda, Foran

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Forndran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forndran 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Forndran. 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 26 military records available for the last name Forndran. For the veterans among your Forndran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forndran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Forndran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Forndran in 1962 was 91, and 95 in 2004.

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