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Forsting Family History

Forsting 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: Oosting, Forston, Osting, Kersting, Fortino, Fortini, Fortin, Fortune

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Where is the Forsting family from?

You can see how Forsting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsting family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forsting families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Forsting families living in Kentucky. This was about 42% of all the recorded Forsting's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Forsting families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forsting ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Forsting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsting 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Forsting. 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 164 military records available for the last name Forsting. For the veterans among your Forsting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsting lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Forsting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Forsting in 1952 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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