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Forsblad Family History

Forsblad 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: Morstad, Jorstad, Borstad, Forshaw, Forsman, Forsell, Folstad

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Where is the Forsblad family from?

You can see how Forsblad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsblad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Forsblad families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forsblad's in USA. California had the highest population of Forsblad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsblad 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 115 census records available for the last name Forsblad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsblad 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Forsblad. 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 93 military records available for the last name Forsblad. For the veterans among your Forsblad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsblad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Forsblad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Forsblad in 1966 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsblad 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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