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Fourne Family History

Fourne 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: Bourne, Fournet, Force, Borne, Fornes, Forge, Forte, Journey, Forde

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Where is the Fourne family from?

You can see how Fourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fourne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Fourne family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Fourne's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fourne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fourne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fourne ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Fourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourne 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Fourne. 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 45 military records available for the last name Fourne. For the veterans among your Fourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fourne lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Fourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fourne in 1990 was 52, and 41 in 2002.

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