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Forlin Family History

Forlin 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: Follin, Forkin, Norlin, Orlin, Fortin, Forlini, Karlin, Berlin

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Where is the Forlin family from?

You can see how Forlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forlin families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Forlin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Forlin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Forlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forlin. 60% of Forlin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forlin 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Forlin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Forlin. For the veterans among your Forlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forlin lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Forlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Forlin in 1946 was 51, and 62 in 2002.

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