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Forny Family History

Forny 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: Gorny, Forney, Forni, Forry, Forgy, Horn, Ford, Torney, Force, Fort

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Where is the Forny family from?

You can see how Forny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Forny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Forny family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Forny's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Forny families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Forny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forny 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Forny. 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 65 military records available for the last name Forny. For the veterans among your Forny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forny lifespan?

Average Forny life expectancy in 1967 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forny 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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