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Forscutt Family History

Forscutt Surname Meaning

see Foskett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Forscutt family from?

You can see how Forscutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forscutt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Forscutt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Forscutt families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Forscutt's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Forscutt families in 1891.
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What did your Forscutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forscutt. 88% of Forscutt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Wholesale Dressmaker
    13%

What Forscutt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forscutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forscutt 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Forscutt. 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 97 military records available for the last name Forscutt. For the veterans among your Forscutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forscutt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1994, in the United States, Forscutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Forscutt in 1959 was 58, and 96 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forscutt 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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