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Forsted Family History

Forsted 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: Forster, Forte, Foster, Borstel, Morstad, Jorstad, Borstad, Forst

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Where is the Forsted family from?

You can see how Forsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsted family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forsted families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Forsted families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Forsted's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Forsted families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Forsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsted 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Forsted. 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 3 military records available for the last name Forsted. For the veterans among your Forsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsted lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Forsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forsted in 1968 was 69, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsted 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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