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Forjan Family History

Forjan 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: Forman, Foran, Forhan, Norman, Organ, Jordan, Gorman, Fortun, Dorman

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Where is the Forjan family from?

You can see how Forjan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forjan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forjan family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forjan's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Forjan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forjan 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 92 census records available for the last name Forjan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forjan 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Forjan. 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 32 military records available for the last name Forjan. For the veterans among your Forjan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forjan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Forjan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Forjan in 1964 was 63, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forjan 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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