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Foronda Name Meaning

Basque: habitational name from Foronda in Araba/Álava province Basque Country (Spain).

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


Similar surnames: Orona, Borunda, Gironda, Ronda, Fonda, Corona, Urenda, Noronha

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Where is the Foronda family from?

You can see how Foronda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foronda family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Foronda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Foronda families living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Foronda's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Foronda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foronda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foronda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foronda. 100% of Foronda 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Foronda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foronda 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 735 immigration records available for the last name Foronda. 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 160 military records available for the last name Foronda. For the veterans among your Foronda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foronda lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Foronda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Foronda in 1942 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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