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Forschen Family History

Forschen 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: Hoeschen, Boschen, Kerschen, Forsch, Boeschen, Forsgren, Loschen

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Where is the Forschen family from?

You can see how Forschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forschen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Forschen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Forschen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Forschen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forschen 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 Forschen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forschen. 50% of Forschen men worked as a Carpenter.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Forschen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Forschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forschen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Forschen. 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 175 military records available for the last name Forschen. For the veterans among your Forschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forschen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Forschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Forschen in 1969 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forschen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forschen 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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