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Forris Family History

Forris 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: Morris, Norris, Farris, Ferris, Orris, Corris, Borris, Dorris, Forbis

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Where is the Forris family from?

You can see how Forris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forris families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Forris family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Forris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Forris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forris 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 Forris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forris. 23% of Forris men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Forris women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forris were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • House Work
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forris 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Forris. 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 241 military records available for the last name Forris. For the veterans among your Forris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forris lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Forris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Forris in 1969 was 80, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forris 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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