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Forsan Family History

Forsan 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, Forson, Forhan, Forsman, Norman, Organ, Jordan, Gorman

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Where is the Forsan family from?

You can see how Forsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Forsan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Forsan family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forsan's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Forsan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsan 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 Forsan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hooks Rolling Mill was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forsan. 100% of Forsan men worked as a Hooks Rolling Mill.

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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

  • Hooks Rolling Mill
    100%

What Forsan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Forsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Forsan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Forsan. For the veterans among your Forsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Forsan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Forsan in 1964 was 79, and 57 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forsan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsan 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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