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Foren Family History

Foren Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Foran .

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


Similar surnames: Oren, Follen, Fore, Bogen, Loren, Kohen, Maren, Rozen, Forer, Horen

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Where is the Foren family from?

You can see how Foren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Foren families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Foren's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Foren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foren ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Foren. 67% of Foren 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
    67%
  • Fisherman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Foren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foren 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Foren. 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 648 military records available for the last name Foren. For the veterans among your Foren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Foren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Foren in 1963 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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