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Forgotson Family History

Forgotson 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: Fortson, Forson, Forton, Forston, Formoso, Borgeson, Jorgenson

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Where is the Forgotson family from?

You can see how Forgotson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgotson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Forgotson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Forgotson family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forgotson's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Forgotson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Forgotson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgotson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Forgotson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Forgotson. For the veterans among your Forgotson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgotson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Forgotson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Forgotson in 1963 was 80, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forgotson 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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