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Forhans Family History

Forhans 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: Forhan, Forman, Foran, Burhans, Orians, Forland, Forgacs, Morgans

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Where is the Forhans family from?

You can see how Forhans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forhans family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Forhans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forhans family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forhans's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Forhans families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Forhans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forhans 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Forhans. 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 2 military records available for the last name Forhans. For the veterans among your Forhans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forhans lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Forhans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Forhans in 1993 was 98, and 71 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forhans 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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