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Forn Family History

Forn 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: Horn, Ford, Fort, Korn, Corn, Zorn, Foran, Dorn, Born, Forni

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Where is the Forn family from?

You can see how Forn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Forn families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Forn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Forn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forn 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 Forn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forn. 34% of Forn 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Forn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forn 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Forn. 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 Forn. For the veterans among your Forn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Forn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Forn in 1972 was 72, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forn 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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