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Foresman Family History

Foresman Surname Meaning

Altered form of Forsman a surname of German or Swedish origin.

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


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Where is the Foresman family from?

You can see how Foresman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foresman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foresman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Foresman families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Foresman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foresman families in 1891.
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What did your Foresman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foresman. 31% of Foresman men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Foresman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foresman were Clerk and Librarian.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Librarian
    14%

What Foresman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Foresman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foresman 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Foresman. 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 Foresman. For the veterans among your Foresman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foresman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Foresman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Foresman in 1953 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foresman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foresman 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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