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Forquin Family History

Forquin 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: Jarquin, Moquin, Joaquin, O'quin, Bourquin, Marquis, Fortun, Morin

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Where is the Forquin family from?

You can see how Forquin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forquin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Forquin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Forquin family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Forquin's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Forquin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forquin 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 18 census records available for the last name Forquin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forquin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Forquin. 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 military records available for the last name Forquin. For the veterans among your Forquin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forquin lifespan?

Average Forquin life expectancy in 1993 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forquin 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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