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Forsans Family History

Forsans 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, Orians, Forland, Forgacs

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Where is the Forsans family from?

You can see how Forsans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forsans family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Forsans's in USA. California had the highest population of Forsans families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Forsans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsans 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Forsans. 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 7 military records available for the last name Forsans. For the veterans among your Forsans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsans lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Forsans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Forsans in 1965 was 82, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsans 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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