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Forrant Family History

Forrant 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: Farrant, Forrest, Morant, Forman, Foran, Morvant, Farrand, Farran

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Where is the Forrant family from?

You can see how Forrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forrant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Forrant families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Forrant's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Forrant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forrant 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 146 census records available for the last name Forrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrant 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Forrant. 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 27 military records available for the last name Forrant. For the veterans among your Forrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forrant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Forrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Forrant in 1963 was 89, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forrant 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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