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Forrend Family History

Forrend 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: Forren, Forrest, Farren, Friend, Torrens, Farrand, Morren, Ferrand

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Where is the Forrend family from?

You can see how Forrend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrend family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forrend family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Forrend's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Forrend families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forrend surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Forrend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrend 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Forrend. 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 5 military records available for the last name Forrend. For the veterans among your Forrend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forrend lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Forrend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Forrend in 1973 was 88, and 64 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forrend 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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