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Forance Family History

Forance 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: France, Lorance, Florance, Force, Franco, Franca, Franc, Florence

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Where is the Forance family from?

You can see how Forance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forance family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Forance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Forance family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Forance's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Forance families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forance 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 239 census records available for the last name Forance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forance 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Forance. 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 112 military records available for the last name Forance. For the veterans among your Forance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forance lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Forance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Forance in 1966 was 64, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forance 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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