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Forshar Family History

Forshar 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: Forshaw, Forshay, Forsha, Forster, Worsham, Forhan, Fordham, Forsman

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Where is the Forshar family from?

You can see how Forshar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forshar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Forshar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Forshar families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forshar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Forshar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forshar 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 69 census records available for the last name Forshar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forshar 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 Forshar. 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 14 military records available for the last name Forshar. For the veterans among your Forshar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forshar lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Forshar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Forshar in 1981 was 97, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forshar 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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