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Forseyth Family History

Forseyth 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: Forseth, Forsyth, Forsythe, Borseth, Forsey, Forrest, Fossey, Roseth

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Where is the Forseyth family from?

You can see how Forseyth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forseyth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Forseyth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 11 Forseyth families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Forseyth's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Forseyth families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forseyth 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 Forseyth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tinsmith was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Forseyth. 100% of Forseyth men worked as a Tinsmith.

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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 1921

  • Tinsmith
    100%

What Forseyth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Forseyth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forseyth 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Forseyth. 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 18 military records available for the last name Forseyth. For the veterans among your Forseyth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forseyth lifespan?

Average Forseyth life expectancy in 1967 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forseyth 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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