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Forneas Family History

Forneas 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: Fornes, Forness, Forbes, Furness, Fones, Forney, Fodness, Ornelas

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Where is the Forneas family from?

You can see how Forneas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forneas family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Forneas family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Forneas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Forneas families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Forneas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forneas 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Forneas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Forneas. For the veterans among your Forneas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forneas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Forneas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Forneas in 1975 was 63, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forneas 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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