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Forseter Family History

Forseter 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: Forster, Foster, Forseth, Forrester, Worster, Forsee, Forister

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Where is the Forseter family from?

You can see how Forseter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forseter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Forseter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Forseter family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forseter's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Forseter families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forseter 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 29 census records available for the last name Forseter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forseter 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Forseter. 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 4 military records available for the last name Forseter. For the veterans among your Forseter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forseter lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Forseter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Forseter in 1987 was 65, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forseter 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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