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Forish Name Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of Farrish .

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


Similar surnames: Farish, Faris, Fariss, Frith, Farrish, Forbis, Irish, Moris, Forss

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Where is the Forish family from?

You can see how Forish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Forish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Forish families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forish's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Forish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forish. 53% of Forish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Forish women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    53%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Forish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Forish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forish 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Forish. 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 239 military records available for the last name Forish. For the veterans among your Forish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forish lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Forish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forish in 1964 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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