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Foreland Family History

Foreland Surname Meaning

see Forland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Foreland family from?

You can see how Foreland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foreland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foreland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Foreland families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Foreland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foreland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foreland 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 Foreland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Foreland. 100% of Foreland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Foreland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Foreland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foreland 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Foreland. 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 19 military records available for the last name Foreland. For the veterans among your Foreland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foreland lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Foreland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Foreland in 1977 was 37, and 98 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foreland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foreland 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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