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Forand Family History

Forand Surname Meaning

French: probably a variant of Forain a nickname from Old French forain ‘stranger’.

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


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Where is the Forand family from?

You can see how Forand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Forand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Forand families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Forand's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Forand families in 1891.
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What did your Forand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forand. 29% of Forand men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Forand women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forand were Loom Fixer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Loom Fixer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Sales Girl
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Forand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forand 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Forand. 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 668 military records available for the last name Forand. For the veterans among your Forand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forand lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Forand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forand in 1963 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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