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Forester Family History

Forester Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Forrester (see Forrest).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Forester family from?

You can see how Forester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forester family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 136 Forester families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Forester's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Forester families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forester 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 Forester ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Forester. 46% of Forester men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Forester women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forester were Laborer and Income.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Labourer
    7%
  • Cultivateur
    6%
  • Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Income
    25%

What Forester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Forester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forester 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Forester. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Forester. For the veterans among your Forester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forester lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Forester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Forester in 1952 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forester

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forester 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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