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Forant Family History

Forant 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: Morant, Foran, Forand, Frank, Grant, Fort, Forman, Conant, Franc

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Where is the Forant family from?

You can see how Forant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Forant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Forant families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Forant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Forant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forant 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 Forant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forant. 59% of Forant men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Forant women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forant were Salesman and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Forant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forant 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Forant. 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 97 military records available for the last name Forant. For the veterans among your Forant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Forant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Forant in 1963 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forant 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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