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Forchemer Family History

Forchemer 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: Dorchester, Porcher, Bornheimer, Forshee, Horchler, Borcher, Forcier

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Where is the Forchemer family from?

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

There are 5 census records available for the last name Forchemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forchemer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Forchemer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Forchemer. For the veterans among your Forchemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forchemer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Forchemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Forchemer in 1972 was 36, and 83 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forchemer 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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