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Forse Family History

Forse Surname Meaning

English: from Old French force(s) ‘clipping-shears scissors forceps’. Compare Force.

English: variant of Foss, Frost, or Furze.

German (Saarland): unexplained.

It is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Forse family from?

You can see how Forse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Forse families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Forse families in 1911.
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What did your Forse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Forse. 72% of Forse men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Carpenter
    29%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Forse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forse 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Forse. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Forse. For the veterans among your Forse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forse lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Forse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Forse in 1951 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forse 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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