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Forlaw Family History

Forlaw 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, Corlew, Forhan, Furlan, Forshaw, Forland, Farlow

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Where is the Forlaw family from?

You can see how Forlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forlaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Forlaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Forlaw families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forlaw's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Forlaw families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forlaw 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 Forlaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forlaw. 100% of Forlaw women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Forlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forlaw 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Forlaw. 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 65 military records available for the last name Forlaw. For the veterans among your Forlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forlaw lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Forlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Forlaw in 1970 was 83, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forlaw 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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