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Forsmith Family History

Forsmith 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: Forseth, Forsyth, Smith, Forsythe, Borseth, Forst, Goldsmith, Forth

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Where is the Forsmith family from?

You can see how Forsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsmith family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1851. The most Forsmith families were found in USA in 1840, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Forsmith family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Forsmith's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Forsmith families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Forsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsmith 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Forsmith. 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 8 military records available for the last name Forsmith. For the veterans among your Forsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsmith lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Forsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Forsmith in 1968 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsmith 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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