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Forcher Family History

Forcher 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: Porcher, Borcher, Forcier, Foucher, Force, Forster, Fancher, Kocher

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Where is the Forcher family from?

You can see how Forcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Forcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Forcher family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Forcher's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Forcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Forcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forcher. 100% of Forcher men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Forcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Forcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forcher 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Forcher. 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 195 military records available for the last name Forcher. For the veterans among your Forcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forcher lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Forcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Forcher in 1975 was 80, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forcher 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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