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Forebaugh Family History

Forebaugh 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: Orebaugh, Firebaugh, Farabaugh, Rorabaugh, Rodebaugh, Cobaugh

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Where is the Forebaugh family from?

You can see how Forebaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forebaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Forebaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Forebaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forebaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Forebaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forebaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Forebaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forebaugh 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Forebaugh. 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 21 military records available for the last name Forebaugh. For the veterans among your Forebaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forebaugh lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Forebaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Forebaugh in 1973 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forebaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forebaugh 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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