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Forshey Family History

Forshey Surname Meaning

Variant of Foshay a surname of Breton origin.

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


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Where is the Forshey family from?

You can see how Forshey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forshey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Forshey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Forshey families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forshey's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Forshey families in 1911.
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What did your Forshey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forshey. 36% of Forshey men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Forshey women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forshey were Foreman and Student Nurse.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Foreman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Student Nurse
    14%

What Forshey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Forshey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forshey 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Forshey. 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 760 military records available for the last name Forshey. For the veterans among your Forshey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forshey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Forshey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Forshey in 1952 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forshey 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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