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Forrand Family History

Forrand 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: Farrand, Ferrand, Forland, Forand, Forman, Norland, Morland, Foran

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Where is the Forrand family from?

You can see how Forrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrand family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forrand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Forrand families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forrand's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Forrand families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Forrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrand 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 Forrand. 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 70 military records available for the last name Forrand. For the veterans among your Forrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forrand lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Forrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Forrand in 1967 was 62, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forrand 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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