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Forehand Family History

Forehand Surname Meaning

Irish: probably a variant of Forhan.

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


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Where is the Forehand family from?

You can see how Forehand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forehand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Forehand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Forehand families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Forehand's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Forehand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forehand 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 Forehand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Duties Unpaid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forehand. 100% of Forehand women worked as a House Duties Unpaid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • House Duties Unpaid
    100%

What Forehand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Forehand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forehand 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Forehand. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Forehand. For the veterans among your Forehand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forehand lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Forehand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Forehand in 1954 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forehand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forehand 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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