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Forbusch Family History

Forbusch 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: Forbush, Dornbusch, Forsch, Furbush, Forbus, Forbes, Dorsch, Frisch

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Where is the Forbusch family from?

You can see how Forbusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forbusch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forbusch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Forbusch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Forbusch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forbusch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forbusch 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 39 census records available for the last name Forbusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forbusch 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Forbusch. 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 10 military records available for the last name Forbusch. For the veterans among your Forbusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forbusch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1985, in the United States, Forbusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Forbusch in 1971 was 25, and 78 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forbusch 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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