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Forasher Family History

Forasher 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: Frasher, Fraser, Forster, Brasher, Flasher, Foraker, Faragher

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Where is the Forasher family from?

You can see how Forasher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forasher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Forasher families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forasher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forasher families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Forasher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forasher 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 Forasher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Forasher. For the veterans among your Forasher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forasher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forasher 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forasher

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