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Fornash Family History

Fornash Surname Meaning

Variant of Forinash.

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


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Where is the Fornash family from?

You can see how Fornash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornash family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fornash families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Fornash families living in Kentucky. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fornash's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Fornash families in 1880.
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What did your Fornash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fornash. 23% of Fornash men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fornash women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fornash were Machinist and Housework.

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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
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Fornash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fornash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornash 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fornash. 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 262 military records available for the last name Fornash. For the veterans among your Fornash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornash lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fornash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fornash in 1963 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fornash 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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