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Forssi Family History

Forssi 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: Forss, Fosse, Foss, Orsi, Forni, Borski, Forson, Forst, Forti, Forest

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Where is the Forssi family from?

You can see how Forssi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forssi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forssi family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Forssi's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Forssi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forssi 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 36 census records available for the last name Forssi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forssi 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Forssi. 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 3 military records available for the last name Forssi. For the veterans among your Forssi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forssi lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Forssi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forssi in 1974 was 62, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forssi 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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