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Forschler Family History

Forschler 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: Hirschler, Fischler, Horchler, Dorschner, Forster, Tischler

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Where is the Forschler family from?

You can see how Forschler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forschler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forschler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Forschler families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forschler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forschler families in 1880.
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What did your Forschler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forschler. 20% of Forschler men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Forschler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forschler were Clerk 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Forschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forschler 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Forschler. 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 134 military records available for the last name Forschler. For the veterans among your Forschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forschler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Forschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Forschler in 1962 was 41, and 92 in 2004.

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