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Fourré Family History

Fourré 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: Furr, Furry, Forry, Flurry, Furrh, Torre, Ford, Burr, Force, Fort

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Where is the Fourré family from?

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What did your Fourré ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lather was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fourré. 60% of Fourré men worked as a Lather.

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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

  • Lather
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fourré. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourré 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fourré. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fourré. For the veterans among your Fourré ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fourré lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fourré

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