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Forshaw Family History

Forshaw Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from a lost place called Forshaw in Rainford Lancashire.

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


Similar surnames: Kershaw, Forsha, Henshaw, Gorham, Worsham, Fordham, Forth, Warshaw

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Where is the Forshaw family from?

You can see how Forshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Forshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Forshaw families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Forshaw's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Forshaw families in 1911.
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What did your Forshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Forshaw. 24% of Forshaw men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Building
    16%
  • Fireman
    16%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Forshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forshaw 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 Forshaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Forshaw. For the veterans among your Forshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forshaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Forshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Forshaw in 1962 was 68, and 69 in 2003.

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