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Forshier Family History

Forshier 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: Forster, Forestier, Fortier, Doshier, Frashier, Forshee, Forshey

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Where is the Forshier family from?

You can see how Forshier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forshier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Forshier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Forshier families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Forshier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Forshier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forshier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forshier ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Forshier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Forshier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forshier 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Forshier. 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 65 military records available for the last name Forshier. For the veterans among your Forshier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forshier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Forshier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Forshier in 1966 was 66, and 83 in 1997.

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