Forsyte Family History

Forsyte Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Forsythe, Forsyth, Forster, Forte, Forst, Forseth, Forse, Fordyce, Forsee, Forshee

338 record(s) for Forsyte

121	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
6	Military Records
47	Immigration Records
81	Census and Voter Lists
83	Member Trees

Where is the Forsyte family from?

You can see how Forsyte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsyte family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Forsyte families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there was 1 Forsyte family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Forsyte's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Forsyte families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsyte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forsyte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forsyte.

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

100%

What Forsyte family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 81 census records available for the last name Forsyte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsyte census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Forsyte. 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.

Military Records

There are 6 military records available for the last name Forsyte. For the veterans among your Forsyte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Forsyte lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Forsyte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Forsyte in 1966 was 80, and 88 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsyte ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.