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Forsay Family History

Forsay Name 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: Forsey, Forshay, Forman, Foran, Fossey, Forney, Foisy, Dorsey, Forson

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Where is the Forsay family from?

You can see how Forsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Forsay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Forsay family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Forsay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forsay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Forsay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Forsay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Forsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsay 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Forsay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Forsay. For the veterans among your Forsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsay lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Forsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Forsay in 1976 was 67, and 92 in 2002.

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