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Fourd Family History

Fourd 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, Gourd, Foard, Lord, Mould, Fort, Court, Loud, Nord, Pound

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Where is the Fourd family from?

You can see how Fourd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fourd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fourd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Fourd families living in Angus. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fourd's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fourd families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fourd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Fourd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourd 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Fourd. 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 182 military records available for the last name Fourd. For the veterans among your Fourd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fourd lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Fourd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fourd in 1968 was 83, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fourd 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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