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Forsmann Family History

Forsmann Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Forstmann itself a variant of Förster (see Forster).

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


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You can see how Forsmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forsmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Forsmann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Forsmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Forsmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Forsmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsmann 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Forsmann. 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 53 military records available for the last name Forsmann. For the veterans among your Forsmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsmann lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Forsmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Forsmann in 1960 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsmann 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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