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Forchee Family History

Forchee 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: Forshee, Force, Porcher, Boschee, Porche, Fooshee, Forcht, Fouche

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Where is the Forchee family from?

You can see how Forchee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forchee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Forchee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Forchee family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Forchee's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Forchee families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forchee 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 Forchee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forchee. 34% of Forchee men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Draftsman
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

What Forchee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Forchee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forchee 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Forchee. 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 51 military records available for the last name Forchee. For the veterans among your Forchee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forchee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Forchee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Forchee in 1963 was 49, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forchee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forchee 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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