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Forbus Family History

Forbus Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Forbes reflecting the traditional pronunciation as two syllables.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Forbus family from?

You can see how Forbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forbus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forbus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Forbus families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Forbus's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Forbus families in 1891.
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What did your Forbus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forbus. 100% of Forbus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Forbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forbus 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Forbus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Forbus. For the veterans among your Forbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forbus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Forbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Forbus in 1959 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forbus 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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