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Forseide Family History

Forseide 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: Forsee, Forsythe, Forde, Garside, Seide, Forgie, Forsey, Forseth

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Where is the Forseide family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forseide 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 Forseide ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Telegraph Operator
    100%

What Forseide family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Forseide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forseide 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 Forseide. 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 6 military records available for the last name Forseide. For the veterans among your Forseide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forseide lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Forseide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Forseide in 1968 was 71, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forseide 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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