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Forake Family History

Forake Surname 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: Foraker, Frake, Drake, Brake, Force, Rake, Forge, Borak, Foran, Forte

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Forake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forake. 100% of Forake men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Forake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forake 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Forake. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Forake. For the veterans among your Forake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forake lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1991, in the United States, Forake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Forake in 1988 was 52, and 90 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forake 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.

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