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Forsea Family History

Forsea 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: Forsey, Forse, Forsha, Forsee, Fosse, Forbes, Force, Forster, Corse

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Where is the Forsea family from?

You can see how Forsea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Forsea families living in Oregon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Forsea's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Forsea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsea 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 Forsea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forsea. 100% of Forsea men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Forsea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Forsea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsea 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Forsea. 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 38 military records available for the last name Forsea. For the veterans among your Forsea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsea lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Forsea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Forsea in 1964 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forsea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsea 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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