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Forsberg Family History

Forsberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements fors ‘rapids waterfall’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Forsberg family from?

You can see how Forsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Forsberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Forsberg families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Forsberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Forsberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsberg 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 Forsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forsberg. 100% of Forsberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Forsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Forsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsberg 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 16,000 immigration records available for the last name Forsberg. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Forsberg. For the veterans among your Forsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsberg lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Forsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Forsberg in 1943 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forsberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsberg 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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