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Forlander Family History

Forlander 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: Norlander, Bolander, Kolander, Oblander, Molander, Olander, Forland

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Where is the Forlander family from?

You can see how Forlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forlander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forlander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Forlander families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forlander's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Forlander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forlander 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 Forlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Forlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forlander 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Forlander. 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 6 military records available for the last name Forlander. For the veterans among your Forlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forlander lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Forlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Forlander in 1966 was 60, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forlander 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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