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Forceman Family History

Forceman 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: Foreman, Forman, Freeman, Forsman, Boreman, Fireman, Frieman

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Where is the Forceman family from?

You can see how Forceman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forceman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Forceman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Forceman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Forceman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Forceman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forceman 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 194 census records available for the last name Forceman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forceman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Forceman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Forceman. For the veterans among your Forceman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forceman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Forceman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Forceman in 1968 was 87, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forceman 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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