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Forsblade Family History

Forsblade 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: Forsythe, Frable, Forde, Morstad, Jorstad, Slade, Borstad, Forshaw

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Where is the Forsblade family from?

You can see how Forsblade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsblade family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Forsblade family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Forsblade's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Forsblade families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsblade surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forsblade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forsblade. 100% of Forsblade men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Forsblade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsblade 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Forsblade. 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 7 military records available for the last name Forsblade. For the veterans among your Forsblade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsblade lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Forsblade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Forsblade in 1976 was 68, and 99 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsblade 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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