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Forstmann Family History

Forstmann 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: Horstmann, Fortmann, Portmann, Forsman, Ortmann, Horstman, Wortmann

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Where is the Forstmann family from?

You can see how Forstmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forstmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Forstmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Forstmann families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Forstmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Forstmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forstmann 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 157 census records available for the last name Forstmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forstmann 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Forstmann. 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 296 military records available for the last name Forstmann. For the veterans among your Forstmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forstmann lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Forstmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Forstmann in 1971 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forstmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forstmann 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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