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Forrence Family History

Forrence 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: Torrence, Ferrence, Florence, Corrente, Ference, Torrente, Forren

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Where is the Forrence family from?

You can see how Forrence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrence family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forrence families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Forrence family living in Dunbartonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forrence's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Forrence families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forrence surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Forrence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forrence. 58% of Forrence men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Forrence women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forrence were Farmer and Farmer.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Forrence family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Forrence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrence 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Forrence. 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 24 military records available for the last name Forrence. For the veterans among your Forrence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forrence lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Forrence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Forrence in 1968 was 80, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forrence

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forrence 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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