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Forsth Family History

Forsth 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: Forst, Forth, Forseth, Forsch, Forsyth, North, Forster, Fort, Borst

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Where is the Forsth family from?

You can see how Forsth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Forsth families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Forsth family living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forsth's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire and 1 other county had the highest population of Forsth families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsth 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 67 census records available for the last name Forsth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsth 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Forsth. 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 8 military records available for the last name Forsth. For the veterans among your Forsth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsth lifespan?

Average Forsth life expectancy in 1970 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsth 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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