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Foresyth Family History

Foresyth 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: Forsyth, Forsythe, Forest, Forseth, Foresta, Forrest, Borseth, Foret

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Where is the Foresyth family from?

You can see how Foresyth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foresyth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foresyth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Foresyth family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Foresyth's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Foresyth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foresyth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foresyth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farming were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foresyth. 50% of Foresyth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Foresyth women worked as a Farming. .

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    28%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Office Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foresyth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foresyth 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Foresyth. 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 119 military records available for the last name Foresyth. For the veterans among your Foresyth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foresyth lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2000, in the United States, Foresyth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Foresyth in 1952 was 65, and 57 in 2000.

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