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Forestier Family History

Forestier Surname Meaning

French: occupational name for a forester from forestier an agent derivative of Old French forest ‘forest’ (see Forest).

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


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Where is the Forestier family from?

You can see how Forestier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forestier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forestier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Forestier families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Forestier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Forestier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forestier 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 Forestier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forestier. 50% of Forestier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Forestier women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Forestier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forestier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forestier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Forestier. 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 535 military records available for the last name Forestier. For the veterans among your Forestier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forestier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Forestier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Forestier in 1961 was 29, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forestier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forestier 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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