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Forside Family History

Forside 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: Forde, Garside, Forgie, Forse, Forsee, Forshee, Fordice, Ford, Fosse

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Where is the Forside family from?

You can see how Forside families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forside family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forside families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Forside families living in New York. This was about 68% of all the recorded Forside's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forside families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Forside. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forside 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Forside. 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 7 military records available for the last name Forside. For the veterans among your Forside ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forside lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Forside life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forside in 1962 was 39, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forside 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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