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Fory Family History

Fory Surname Meaning

see Forey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Fory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Fory families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Fory's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fory families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fory ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commern was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fory. 100% of Fory men worked as a Commern.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Commern
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fory 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Fory. 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 367 military records available for the last name Fory. For the veterans among your Fory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fory lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Fory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fory in 1963 was 79, and 92 in 2002.

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