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Fornara Family History

Fornara 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, Ferrara, Forner, Furnari, Fanara, Forward, Mortara, Fornal

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Where is the Fornara family from?

You can see how Fornara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fornara family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fornara's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Fornara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fornara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fornara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Co Manager and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fornara. 100% of Fornara men worked as a Co Manager and 100% of Fornara women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Co Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Fornara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Fornara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornara 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Fornara. 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 110 military records available for the last name Fornara. For the veterans among your Fornara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornara lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Fornara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fornara in 1968 was 77, and 93 in 2003.

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