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Forsee Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Farcy: habitational name from any of several places called Farcy e.g. in Seine-et-Marne.

From a derivative of the Old French verb farsir ‘to stuff to full’ probably used as a nickname for a fat individual.

Compare Forcey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Forsee family from?

You can see how Forsee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forsee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Forsee families living in Devon. This was about 55% of all the recorded Forsee's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Forsee families in 1891.
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What did your Forsee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forsee. 29% of Forsee men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Forsee women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forsee were Janitor and Clerk.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 85 immigration records available for the last name Forsee. 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 446 military records available for the last name Forsee. For the veterans among your Forsee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsee lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Forsee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Forsee in 1953 was 34, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsee 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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