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Forsher Family History

Forsher 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: Forster, Forshee, Forshey, Fisher, Flesher, Fortner, Foster, Flasher

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Where is the Forsher family from?

You can see how Forsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forsher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Forsher family living in Northumberland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Forsher's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Forsher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Forsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forsher. 100% of Forsher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Forsher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Forsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsher 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Forsher. 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 111 military records available for the last name Forsher. For the veterans among your Forsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Forsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Forsher in 1962 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forsher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsher 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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