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Forysth Family History

Forysth 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: Forst, Forest, Forth, Forseth, Forsch, Foresta, Forys, Forish

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Where is the Forysth family from?

You can see how Forysth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forysth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Forysth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Forysth families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Forysth's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Forysth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forysth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Forysth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forysth. 100% of Forysth men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Forysth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Forysth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forysth 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Forysth. 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 9 military records available for the last name Forysth. For the veterans among your Forysth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forysth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Forysth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Forysth in 1966 was 84, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forysth 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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