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Forthman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Forthmann: variant of Fortmann .

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


Similar surnames: Fortman, Wortman, Hirshman, Zortman, Werthman, Hortman, Hershman

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Where is the Forthman family from?

You can see how Forthman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forthman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forthman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Forthman family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Forthman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Forthman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forthman 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 Forthman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forthman. 30% of Forthman men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Forthman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forthman were Laborer and Marker. .

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Marker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forthman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forthman 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Forthman. 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 233 military records available for the last name Forthman. For the veterans among your Forthman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forthman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Forthman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Forthman in 1961 was 64, and 68 in 2004.

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