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Forsett Family History

Forsett Surname Meaning

see Fawcett.

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


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Where is the Forsett family from?

You can see how Forsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forsett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Forsett family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forsett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Forsett families in 1891.
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What did your Forsett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Forsett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Forsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsett 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Forsett. 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 70 military records available for the last name Forsett. For the veterans among your Forsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Forsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Forsett in 1962 was 78, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsett 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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