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Forsey Family History

Forsey Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Furzey Island in Corfe Castle Dorset which is derived from Old English fyrs ‘furze’ + ēg ‘island’.

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


Similar surnames: Forse, Fossey, Horsey, Force, Forshey, Forge, Forrey, Forgey, Corsey

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Where is the Forsey family from?

You can see how Forsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 117 Forsey families living in Dorset. This was about 23% of all the recorded Forsey's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Forsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Forsey. 24% of Forsey men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Forsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forsey were Lorry Driver and Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Gardener
    15%
  • Lorry Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Forsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsey 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 Forsey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 727 military records available for the last name Forsey. For the veterans among your Forsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Forsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Forsey in 1955 was 58, and 79 in 2003.

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