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Foral Family History

Foral Name Meaning

Spanish (Navarre): probably a nickname from foral ‘code of law’. This surname is very rare in Spain. Czech: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Morar, Hora, Kowal, Fray, Morad, Foran, Korab, Boal, Toral, Opal

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Where is the Foral family from?

You can see how Foral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foral family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Foral families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Foral families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Foral's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Foral families in 1911.
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What did your Foral ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foral. 50% of Foral men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Foral women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foral were Clerk and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Cheese Maker
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foral 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Foral. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 207 military records available for the last name Foral. For the veterans among your Foral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foral lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Foral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Foral in 1964 was 61, and 98 in 2004.

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