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Forslund Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements fors ‘rapids waterfall’ + lund ‘grove’.

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


Similar surnames: Nordlund, Roslund, Oslund, Ostlund, Holmlund, Naslund, Berglund

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Where is the Forslund family from?

You can see how Forslund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forslund family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forslund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Forslund families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Forslund's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Forslund families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forslund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forslund ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Forslund. 78% of Forslund men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Carpenter
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Forslund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forslund 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Forslund. 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 842 military records available for the last name Forslund. For the veterans among your Forslund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forslund lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Forslund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Forslund in 1942 was 38, and 66 in 2004.

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