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Forshaw Family History

Forshaw Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from a lost place called Forshaw in Rainford Lancashire.

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


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Where is the Forshaw family from?

You can see how Forshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Forshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,942 Forshaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Forshaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Forshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Forshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Forshaw. 13% of Forshaw men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Forshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forshaw were Window Cleaner and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Joiner
    5%
  • Window Cleaner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Forshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forshaw 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Forshaw. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Forshaw. For the veterans among your Forshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forshaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Forshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Forshaw in 1962 was 68, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forshaw 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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