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Forsmo Family History

Forsmo 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: Korsmo, Formo, Orso, Forino, Forson, Forst, Forston, Forsey, Forsman

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Where is the Forsmo family from?

You can see how Forsmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsmo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forsmo family living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forsmo's in USA. South Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Forsmo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsmo 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 137 census records available for the last name Forsmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsmo 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Forsmo. 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 31 military records available for the last name Forsmo. For the veterans among your Forsmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsmo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Forsmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Forsmo in 1968 was 73, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsmo 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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