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Forsland Family History

Forsland 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: Forland, Forslund, Osland, Norland, Morland, Worland, Ferland

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Where is the Forsland family from?

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

What did your Forsland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forsland. 24% of Forsland men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Forsland women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forsland were Attendant and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forsland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsland 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Forsland. 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 128 military records available for the last name Forsland. For the veterans among your Forsland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Forsland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Forsland in 1963 was 80, and 75 in 2002.

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