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Forcier Family History

Forcier Surname Meaning

French (Loire-Atlantique): probably a nickname from a derivative of Old French force ‘force; violence’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Forcier family from?

You can see how Forcier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forcier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forcier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Forcier families living in Cheshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Forcier's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Forcier families in 1891.
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What did your Forcier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forcier. 16% of Forcier men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Forcier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forcier were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Spinner
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Forcier. 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 Forcier. For the veterans among your Forcier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forcier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Forcier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forcier in 1956 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

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