Origins of the Forsythe surname
About the Forsythes
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Interesting facts about Forsythe
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Forsythe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Forsythe first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Forsythes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Forsythes in 1921
Dressmaker
15
F S
11
Cotton Weaver
8
Living On Own Means
8
House Keeper
7
Common male occupations for Forsythes in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
29
Farm Hands
23
Agricultural Labourer
20
Coal Miner
17
General Farmers
16
