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Fornald Family History

Fornald 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: Fernald, Fornal, Gornall, Wormald, Forward, Forland, Ronald, Vorwald

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Where is the Fornald family from?

You can see how Fornald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fornald family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fornald's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Fornald families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Fornald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornald 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fornald. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fornald. For the veterans among your Fornald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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