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Forshew Family History

Forshew Surname Meaning

see Foreshew.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Forshew family from?

You can see how Forshew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forshew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Forshew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Forshew families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Forshew's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Forshew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forshew 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 Forshew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forshew. 100% of Forshew 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 Forshew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Forshew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forshew 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Forshew. 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 86 military records available for the last name Forshew. For the veterans among your Forshew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forshew lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Forshew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Forshew in 1969 was 86, and 78 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forshew

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forshew 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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