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Forne Family History

Forne 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: Force, Borne, Fornes, Forge, Forte, Forde, Forney, Forni, Corne

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Where is the Forne family from?

You can see how Forne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Forne families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Forne family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Forne's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Forne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forne 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 Forne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forne. 72% of Forne men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Forne women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Cook
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Forne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Forne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forne 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Forne. 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 246 military records available for the last name Forne. For the veterans among your Forne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Forne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Forne in 1964 was 69, and 60 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forne 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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