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Forino Name Meaning

from a short form of the personal name Cristoforino, a pet form of Cristoforo (see Cristofaro). perhaps a nickname for a rogue or thief, from Latin fur, furis (Italian furino ‘cunning’, ‘wily’). This sense is believed to lie behind the place name Forino, in Avellino province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Torino, Morino, Farino, Fortino, Folino, Furino, Borino, Torno

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Forino Family Origin

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You can see how Forino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forino family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Forino families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Forino families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Forino's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Forino families in 1920.
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Forino Family Occupations

What did your Forino ancestors do for a living?

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

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Forino Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forino census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 476 immigration records available for the last name Forino. 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 Card

There are 213 military records available for the last name Forino. For the veterans among your Forino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Forino Life Expectancy

What is the average Forino lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Forino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Forino in 1947 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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