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Forsbach Family History

Forsbach 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: Orbach, Forsch, Gersbach, Rossbach, Fernbach, Hosbach, Donsbach

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Where is the Forsbach family from?

You can see how Forsbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Forsbach families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Forsbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Forsbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsbach 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 122 census records available for the last name Forsbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsbach 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Forsbach. 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 103 military records available for the last name Forsbach. For the veterans among your Forsbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsbach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Forsbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Forsbach in 1965 was 75, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsbach 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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