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Fore Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Fahr or of its cognate Fohr (compare Fohrman ). English: variant of Forrow a topographic name from Middle English furgh forgh furow forow ‘furrow; ploughed land; trench’ (Old English furh ‘furrow narrow trench’). Americanized form of French Faure ‘blacksmith’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Forer, Foree, Ford, Forse, Fare, Forde, Foren, Foye, Shore, More

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Where is the Fore family from?

You can see how Fore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 21 Fore families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Fore's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Fore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fore. 27% of Fore men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Fore women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fore were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Fore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fore 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fore. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Fore. For the veterans among your Fore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fore lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Fore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fore in 1941 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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