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Forslind Family History

Forslind 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: Forslund, Forland, Gorsline, Forlini, Joslin, Osland, Norland

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Where is the Forslind family from?

You can see how Forslind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forslind family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Forslind families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Forslind family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Forslind's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Forslind families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forslind 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 Forslind ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Forslind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forslind 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Forslind. 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 14 military records available for the last name Forslind. For the veterans among your Forslind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forslind lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Forslind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Forslind in 1965 was 88, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forslind

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forslind 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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