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Forace Family History

Forace 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: Force, Horace, Morace, Farace, Frace, Sorace, Race, Brace, France

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Where is the Forace family from?

You can see how Forace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forace family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Forace families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Forace family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forace's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Forace families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forace surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Forace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forace 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Forace. 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 14 military records available for the last name Forace. For the veterans among your Forace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forace lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Forace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Forace in 1965 was 72, and 82 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forace 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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