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Fornick Family History

Fornick 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: Kornick, Hornick, Gornick, Cornick, Gornik, Bernick, Hornik, Wernick

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Where is the Fornick family from?

You can see how Fornick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fornick families living in Washington. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fornick's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Fornick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fornick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fornick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fornick. 60% of Fornick men worked as a Coal Loader. .

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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

  • Coal Loader
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Fornick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornick 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fornick. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fornick. For the veterans among your Fornick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1975, in the United States, Fornick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fornick in 1967 was 62, and 63 in 1975.

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