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Forero Family History

Forero Surname Meaning

Spanish: status name or occupational name from forero ‘someone obliged to pay tribute’ also ‘tribute collector’.

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


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You can see how Forero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forero family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Forero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Forero families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Forero's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Forero families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Forero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forero 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Forero. 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 43 military records available for the last name Forero. For the veterans among your Forero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forero lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Forero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Forero in 1970 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forero 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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