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Forsa Family History

Forsa 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: Forst, Fors, Dorsa, Borsa, Forse, Forsha, Corsa, Forss, Ford, Mora

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Where is the Forsa family from?

You can see how Forsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Forsa families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Forsa families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Forsa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Forsa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsa 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 126 census records available for the last name Forsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsa 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Forsa. 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 8 military records available for the last name Forsa. For the veterans among your Forsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsa lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Forsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Forsa in 1986 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsa 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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