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Forrish Family History

Forrish 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: Farrish, Forish, Morrish, Forrest, Morris, Parrish, Norris, Cornish

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Where is the Forrish family from?

You can see how Forrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forrish families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Forrish families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Forrish's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Forrish families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forrish 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 125 census records available for the last name Forrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrish 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Forrish. 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 22 military records available for the last name Forrish. For the veterans among your Forrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forrish lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Forrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forrish in 1976 was 56, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forrish 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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