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Fornham Family History

Fornham 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: Farnham, Fordham, Burnham, Downham, Worsham, Turnham, Bonham, Forhan

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Where is the Fornham family from?

You can see how Fornham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornham family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fornham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fornham families living in Maine. This was about 31% of all the recorded Fornham's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Fornham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fornham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Fornham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornham 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fornham. 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 21 military records available for the last name Fornham. For the veterans among your Fornham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornham lifespan?

Average Fornham life expectancy in 1977 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fornham 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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