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Forgatch Family History

Forgatch 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: Forgacs, Forgash, Horvath, Orbach, Porath, Korach, Forth, Forseth

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Where is the Forgatch family from?

You can see how Forgatch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgatch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Forgatch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forgatch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Forgatch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forgatch 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 Forgatch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Forgatch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Forgatch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgatch 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Forgatch. 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 19 military records available for the last name Forgatch. For the veterans among your Forgatch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgatch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Forgatch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Forgatch in 1968 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forgatch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forgatch 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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