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Forsyth Family History

Forsyth Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Forsythe.

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


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Where is the Forsyth family from?

You can see how Forsyth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsyth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forsyth families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 446 Forsyth families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Forsyth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Forsyth families in 1891.
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What did your Forsyth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Forsyth. 14% of Forsyth men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Forsyth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forsyth were Bricklayer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Dairy Farmer
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Forsyth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158,000 census records available for the last name Forsyth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsyth 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 39,000 immigration records available for the last name Forsyth. 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 30,000 military records available for the last name Forsyth. For the veterans among your Forsyth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsyth lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Forsyth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Forsyth in 1944 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forsyth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsyth 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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