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Forseman Family History

Forseman 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: Forsman, Foreman, Horseman, Forman, Roseman, Horsman, Freeman

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Where is the Forseman family from?

You can see how Forseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forseman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Forseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Forseman families living in Flintshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forseman's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Forseman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forseman 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 Forseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forseman. 38% of Forseman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Forseman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forseman were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Forseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Forseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forseman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Forseman. 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 99 military records available for the last name Forseman. For the veterans among your Forseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forseman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Forseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Forseman in 1967 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forseman 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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