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Fora Family History

Fora 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: Ford, Mora, Fort, Bora, Foran, Nora, Fara, Hora, Flora, Gora

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Where is the Fora family from?

You can see how Fora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fora family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fora families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Fora families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Fora's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fora families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fora 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 Fora ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fora. 100% of Fora men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fora 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Fora. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fora. For the veterans among your Fora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fora lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Fora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fora in 1963 was 74, and 64 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fora 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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