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Forhand Family History

Forhand 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: Forhan, Forland, Forehand, Forand, Forman, Norland, Morland, Foran

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Where is the Forhand family from?

You can see how Forhand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forhand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forhand families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Forhand families living in Georgia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Forhand's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Forhand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forhand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Forhand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forhand. 50% of Forhand men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Forhand women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Forhand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Forhand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forhand 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Forhand. 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 44 military records available for the last name Forhand. For the veterans among your Forhand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forhand lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1990, in the United States, Forhand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Forhand in 1988 was 72, and 66 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forhand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forhand 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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