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Forio Family History

Forio Name 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: Orio, Forino, Lorio, Florio, Furio, Corio, Torio, Iorio, Folio, Yorio

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Where is the Forio family from?

You can see how Forio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forio family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Forio families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Forio's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Forio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forio ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Forio ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Forio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forio 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Forio. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Forio. For the veterans among your Forio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forio lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Forio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Forio in 1967 was 89, and 62 in 1989.

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