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Forshaug Family History

Forshaug 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, Worsham, Forhan, Fordham, Forsman, Nordhaus

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Where is the Forshaug family from?

You can see how Forshaug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forshaug family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forshaug family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Forshaug's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Forshaug families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forshaug 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 23 census records available for the last name Forshaug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forshaug 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Forshaug. 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 3 military records available for the last name Forshaug. For the veterans among your Forshaug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forshaug lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Forshaug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Forshaug in 1975 was 90, and 95 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forshaug 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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