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Forchas Family History

Forchas Surname 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: Forhan, Fordham, Forshaw, Forcht, Fochs, Forshay, Forsha, Dorcas

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Where is the Forchas family from?

You can see how Forchas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forchas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Forchas families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forchas's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Forchas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Forchas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forchas 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Forchas. 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 55 military records available for the last name Forchas. For the veterans among your Forchas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forchas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Forchas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forchas in 1972 was 82, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forchas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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