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Forsh Family History

Forsh 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: Forst, Forth, Fors, Forsch, Forse, Forsha, Forish, Forss, Ford, Fosse

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Where is the Forsh family from?

You can see how Forsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forsh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Forsh families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Forsh's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Forsh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsh 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 300 census records available for the last name Forsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsh 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Forsh. 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 25 military records available for the last name Forsh. For the veterans among your Forsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsh lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Forsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Forsh in 1988 was 62, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsh 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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