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Forss Family History

Forss Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Fors.

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


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Where is the Forss family from?

You can see how Forss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Forss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Forss families living in Illinois. This was about 48% of all the recorded Forss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Forss families in 1880.
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What did your Forss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forss. 29% of Forss men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Forss women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forss were Carpenter and Cook.

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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
    29%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Forss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forss 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 918 immigration records available for the last name Forss. 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 259 military records available for the last name Forss. For the veterans among your Forss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forss lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Forss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Forss in 1959 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forss 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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