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Forsyth Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Forsythe .

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


Similar surnames: Forsythe, Borth, Orth, Horwath, Furth, Fossett, Forson, Frith

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Where is the Forsyth family from?

You can see how Forsyth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsyth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forsyth families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 40 Forsyth families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Forsyth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forsyth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsyth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forsyth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forsyth. 15% of Forsyth men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Forsyth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forsyth were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Secretary
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%
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Census Records

There are 158,000 census records available for the last name Forsyth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsyth 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 39,000 immigration records available for the last name Forsyth. 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 30,000 military records available for the last name Forsyth. For the veterans among your Forsyth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsyth lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Forsyth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Forsyth in 1944 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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