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Forswick Family History

Forswick 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: Fosdick, Goswick, Norwick, Farwick, Joswick, Orwick, Fenwick, Warwick

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Where is the Forswick family from?

You can see how Forswick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forswick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Forswick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Forswick families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Forswick's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Forswick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forswick 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 38 census records available for the last name Forswick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forswick 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Forswick. 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 1 military records available for the last name Forswick. For the veterans among your Forswick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forswick lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1984, in the United States, Forswick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Forswick in 1979 was 83, and 90 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forswick 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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