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Forston Family History

Forston Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Forston, a place in Dorset, recorded in 1236 as Fosardeston ‘estate of the Forsard family’, a family which was there from the early 13th century.

This surname is virtually non-existing in Britain.

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


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Where is the Forston family from?

You can see how Forston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Forston families living in Northumberland. This was about 28% of all the recorded Forston's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Forston families in 1891.
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What did your Forston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forston. 77% of Forston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forston 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Forston. 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 240 military records available for the last name Forston. For the veterans among your Forston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forston lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Forston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Forston in 1957 was 26, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forston 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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