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Forshan Family History

Forshan 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: Forhan, Forshaw, Forsman, Forshay, Forsha, Forman, Foran, Worsham

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Where is the Forshan family from?

You can see how Forshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forshan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forshan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Forshan families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Forshan's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Forshan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forshan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Forshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forshan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Forshan. 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 43 military records available for the last name Forshan. For the veterans among your Forshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forshan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Forshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Forshan in 1968 was 72, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forshan 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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