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Fourney Family History

Fourney Surname Meaning

French: variant of Fournet or Fournier.

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


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Where is the Fourney family from?

You can see how Fourney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fourney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fourney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Fourney families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fourney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fourney families in 1911.
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What did your Fourney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fourney. 100% of Fourney 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fourney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourney 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Fourney. 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 165 military records available for the last name Fourney. For the veterans among your Fourney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fourney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Fourney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fourney in 1959 was 71, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fourney 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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