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Forscey Family History

Forscey 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: Forsey, Forcey, Forshey, Force, Forster, Worsley, Horsley, Fossey

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Where is the Forscey family from?

You can see how Forscey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forscey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forscey family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Forscey's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Forscey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forscey 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 53 census records available for the last name Forscey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forscey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Forscey. 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 24 military records available for the last name Forscey. For the veterans among your Forscey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forscey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Forscey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Forscey in 1966 was 81, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forscey 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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