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Forng Family History

Forng 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: Forni, Fong, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Gong, Hong, Feng, Horn

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Where is the Forng family from?

You can see how Forng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forng family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forng family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Forng's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Forng families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Forng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forng 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Forng. 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 Forng. For the veterans among your Forng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forng lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forng 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forng

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