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Forehand Name Meaning

Irish: probably a variant of Forhan .

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


Similar surnames: Forhan, Foresman, Ferland, Loveland, Boreman, Lormand, Foreman

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Where is the Forehand family from?

You can see how Forehand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forehand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Forehand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Forehand family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Forehand's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Forehand families in 1911.
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What did your Forehand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forehand. 27% of Forehand men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Forehand women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forehand were Operator and Housework. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Helper
    8%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Forehand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forehand 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Forehand. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Forehand. For the veterans among your Forehand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forehand lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Forehand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Forehand in 1954 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

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