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Forsdick Family History

Forsdick Surname Meaning

see Forsdyke.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Forsdick family from?

You can see how Forsdick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsdick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forsdick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Forsdick families living in Suffolk. This was about 29% of all the recorded Forsdick's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Forsdick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsdick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forsdick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Forsdick. 100% of Forsdick men worked as a Chauffeur and 84% of Forsdick 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Forsdick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Forsdick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsdick 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Forsdick. 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 306 military records available for the last name Forsdick. For the veterans among your Forsdick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsdick lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Forsdick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Forsdick in 1961 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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