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Forsbeck Family History

Forsbeck 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: Forbeck, Osbeck, Norbeck, Torbeck, Hornbeck, Forsberg, Vorbeck

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Where is the Forsbeck family from?

You can see how Forsbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forsbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Forsbeck families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Forsbeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Forsbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsbeck 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 Forsbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forsbeck. 100% of Forsbeck women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Forsbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Forsbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsbeck 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Forsbeck. 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 87 military records available for the last name Forsbeck. For the veterans among your Forsbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsbeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Forsbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Forsbeck in 1963 was 84, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forsbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsbeck 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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