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Forren Family History

Forren Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead in Trøndelag so named from a river name derived from a word meaning ‘hollow gorge’.

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


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Where is the Forren family from?

You can see how Forren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Forren families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Forren's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Forren families in 1911.
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What did your Forren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forren. 50% of Forren men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Forren women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forren were Farm Hand and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forren 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Forren. 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 309 military records available for the last name Forren. For the veterans among your Forren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forren lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Forren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Forren in 1964 was 57, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forren 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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