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Forslund Family History

Forslund Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements fors ‘rapids waterfall’ + lund ‘grove’.

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


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Where is the Forslund family from?

You can see how Forslund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forslund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forslund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Forslund families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Forslund's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Forslund families in 1891.
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What did your Forslund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forslund. 23% of Forslund men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Forslund women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forslund were New Worker and Cashier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Cashier
    14%

What Forslund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Forslund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forslund 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 Forslund. 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 842 military records available for the last name Forslund. For the veterans among your Forslund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forslund lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Forslund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Forslund in 1942 was 38, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forslund 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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