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Forlan Family History

Forlan 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: Forman, Foran, Forhan, Furlan, Forland, Morlan, Folan, Forlano

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Where is the Forlan family from?

You can see how Forlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forlan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Forlan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Forlan families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forlan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Forlan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Forlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forlan. 100% of Forlan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Forlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Forlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forlan 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Forlan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Forlan. For the veterans among your Forlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forlan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Forlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Forlan in 1967 was 63, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forlan 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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