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Forcer Family History

Forcer Surname Meaning

from Middle English forcer ‘one who forces wool’ (a derivative of force from Old French forcer ‘to clip or shear wool’ from force(s) ‘clipping-shears scissors forceps’).

Compare ‘Sheer-men and Dyers Forcers of Wools Casters of Wools and Sorters of Wools’ (1533 in OED) and compare Forse (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Forcer family from?

You can see how Forcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forcer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forcer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Forcer families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Forcer's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Forcer families in 1891.
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What did your Forcer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forcer. 84% of Forcer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    17%

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Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Forcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forcer 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 Forcer. 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 342 military records available for the last name Forcer. For the veterans among your Forcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forcer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Forcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Forcer in 1978 was 42, and 71 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forcer 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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