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Forsander Family History

Forsander 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: Rosander, Norlander, Forstner, Bolander, Forster, Commander, Brander

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Where is the Forsander family from?

You can see how Forsander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forsander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Forsander families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Forsander's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Forsander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsander 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 Forsander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forsander. 100% of Forsander men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Forsander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Forsander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsander 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Forsander. 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 89 military records available for the last name Forsander. For the veterans among your Forsander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsander lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Forsander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Forsander in 1959 was 55, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forsander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsander 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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