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Forlines Family History

Forlines Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Forlines family from?

You can see how Forlines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forlines family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forlines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Forlines families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forlines's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Forlines families in 1840.
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What did your Forlines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forlines. 54% of Forlines men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Forlines women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forlines were Contractor and Housework.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Tenant Farmer
    14%
  • Contractor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Housework
    34%

What Forlines family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Forlines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forlines 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Forlines. 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 185 military records available for the last name Forlines. For the veterans among your Forlines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forlines lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Forlines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Forlines in 1966 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forlines 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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