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Forschner Family History

Forschner 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: Dorschner, Marschner, Kurschner, Kirschner, Karschner, Kerschner

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Where is the Forschner family from?

You can see how Forschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forschner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forschner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Forschner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Forschner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Forschner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forschner 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 Forschner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forschner. 100% of Forschner men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Forschner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Forschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forschner 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Forschner. 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 687 military records available for the last name Forschner. For the veterans among your Forschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forschner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Forschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Forschner in 1961 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forschner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forschner 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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