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Fornear Family History

Fornear 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: Forner, Horner, Corner, Fornes, Fonner, Borner, Fortner, Forney

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Where is the Fornear family from?

You can see how Fornear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornear family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fornear families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Fornear families living in Northumberland. This was about 97% of all the recorded Fornear's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Fornear families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fornear 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 Fornear ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Fornear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornear 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Fornear. 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 56 military records available for the last name Fornear. For the veterans among your Fornear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornear lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Fornear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Fornear in 1961 was 55, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fornear 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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