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Forrestt Family History

Forrestt 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: Forrest, Forest, Ferrett, Forrestal, Foresta, Forrester, Barrett

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Where is the Forrestt family from?

You can see how Forrestt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrestt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Forrestt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Forrestt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Forrestt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Forrestt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forrestt 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 319 census records available for the last name Forrestt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrestt 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Forrestt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Forrestt. For the veterans among your Forrestt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forrestt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Forrestt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Forrestt in 1969 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forrestt 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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