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Fornias Family History

Fornias 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, Frias, Forni, Farias, Cornia, Gorniak, Forbis, Fornal

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Where is the Fornias family from?

You can see how Fornias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornias family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fornias families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fornias's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fornias families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fornias 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 Fornias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fornias. 34% of Fornias 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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Fornias family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Fornias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornias 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Fornias. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fornias. For the veterans among your Fornias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornias lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Fornias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fornias in 1966 was 56, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fornias

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fornias 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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