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Forshberg Family History

Forshberg 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: Forsberg, Forberg, Fosberg, Hershberg, Hirshberg, Forster, Froberg

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Where is the Forshberg family from?

You can see how Forshberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forshberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forshberg family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Forshberg's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Forshberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forshberg 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 16 census records available for the last name Forshberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forshberg 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Forshberg. 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 2 military records available for the last name Forshberg. For the veterans among your Forshberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forshberg lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1987, in the United States, Forshberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Forshberg in 1984 was 84, and 69 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forshberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forshberg 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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