This process will only work if you specifically haven iCloud Mail account (ending in @iCloud.com). If you are using the Apple Mail app on your computer of phone for your email, you'll need set up forwarding directly with your email provider (example: Gmail)
You'll need to go to icloud.com/mail and log into your account.
Tap on the little gear sprocket and then navigate to "settings".
Navigate to "forwarding". You'll want to tick the box and enter you family email address (as seen below).
You'll just need to tap the little "x" when done.