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Forhan Family History

Forhan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Foran.

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


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Where is the Forhan family from?

You can see how Forhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Forhan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Forhan families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Forhan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Forhan families in 1891.
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What did your Forhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forhan. 30% of Forhan men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Forhan women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forhan were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Accountant
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    20%
  • House Keeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forhan 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 818 immigration records available for the last name Forhan. 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 552 military records available for the last name Forhan. For the veterans among your Forhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forhan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Forhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Forhan in 1960 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forhan 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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