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Forvour Family History

Forvour 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: Fortun, Forster, Armour, Harbour, Fortner, Foraker, Arbour, Forson

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Forvour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forvour 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Forvour. 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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There are 34 military records available for the last name Forvour. For the veterans among your Forvour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forvour lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Forvour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Forvour in 1946 was 39, and 58 in 2004.

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