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Forshay Name Meaning

Variant of Foshay a surname of Breton origin.

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


Similar surnames: Forshey, Forsey, Forshee, Foshay, Forhan, Foisy, Forsha, Forehand

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Where is the Forshay family from?

You can see how Forshay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forshay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Forshay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Forshay families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Forshay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Forshay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forshay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forshay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Supervisor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forshay. 18% of Forshay men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Forshay women worked as a Supervisor. .

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Supervisor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Forshay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forshay 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Forshay. 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 492 military records available for the last name Forshay. For the veterans among your Forshay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forshay lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Forshay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Forshay in 1959 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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