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Forthcamp Family History

Forthcamp 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: Fordham, Northam, Wortham, Forthman, Holtcamp, Fortuna, Northcraft

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Where is the Forthcamp family from?

You can see how Forthcamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forthcamp family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Forthcamp families living in Iowa. This was about 70% of all the recorded Forthcamp's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Forthcamp families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Forthcamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forthcamp 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Forthcamp. 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 Forthcamp. For the veterans among your Forthcamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forthcamp lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1976, in the United States, Forthcamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Forthcamp in 1957 was 73, and 69 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forthcamp 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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