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Forreste Family History

Forreste 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: Forrest, Forrester, Corrente, Forest, Torrente, Forrestal, Forgette

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Where is the Forreste family from?

You can see how Forreste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forreste family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forreste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Forreste families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forreste's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Forreste families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forreste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Forreste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forreste 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Forreste. 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 5 military records available for the last name Forreste. For the veterans among your Forreste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forreste lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1976, in the United States, Forreste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Forreste in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forreste 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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