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Forsgren Family History

Forsgren Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements fors ‘rapids waterfall’ + gren ‘branch’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Forsgren family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forsgren. 27% of Forsgren men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Forsgren women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forsgren were Salesman and Checker.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Checker
    13%

What Forsgren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forsgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsgren 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Forsgren. 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 662 military records available for the last name Forsgren. For the veterans among your Forsgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsgren lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Forsgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Forsgren in 1956 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsgren 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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