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Forfa Family History

Forfa 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: Ford, Mora, Force, Fort, Bora, Forman, Korda, Borra, Fonda, Forge

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Where is the Forfa family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forfa. 43% of Forfa men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Metal Finisher
    29%

What Forfa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Forfa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forfa 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Forfa. 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 24 military records available for the last name Forfa. For the veterans among your Forfa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forfa lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Forfa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Forfa in 1948 was 34, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forfa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forfa 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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