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Fornachon Family History

Fornachon 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: Fornaro, Fornash, Forman, Jonathan, Monahan, Foran, Strachan

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Where is the Fornachon family from?

You can see how Fornachon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornachon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fornachon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Fornachon families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fornachon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fornachon families in 1880.
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What did your Fornachon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fornachon. 100% of Fornachon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Fornachon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornachon 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Fornachon. 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 31 military records available for the last name Fornachon. For the veterans among your Fornachon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornachon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fornachon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fornachon in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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