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Foresythe Family History

Foresythe 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: Forsythe, Forsyth, Forest, Forestier, Forseth, Foresta, Forester

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Where is the Foresythe family from?

You can see how Foresythe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foresythe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foresythe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 4 Foresythe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Foresythe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Foresythe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foresythe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foresythe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Elementary Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foresythe. 40% of Foresythe men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Foresythe women worked as an Elementary Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foresythe were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    40%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elementary Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Foresythe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foresythe 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Foresythe. 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 140 military records available for the last name Foresythe. For the veterans among your Foresythe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foresythe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Foresythe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Foresythe in 1963 was 66, and 77 in 2001.

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