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Forrer Name Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Furrer .

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


Similar surnames: Farrer, Furrer, Forker, Fogler, Rorrer, Worner, Forner, Ferrer

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Where is the Forrer family from?

You can see how Forrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Forrer families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Forrer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Forrer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forrer. 100% of Forrer 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%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Forrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Forrer. 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 953 military records available for the last name Forrer. For the veterans among your Forrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forrer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Forrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Forrer in 1954 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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