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Forgelman Family History

Forgelman 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: Fogelman, Vogelman, Foreman, Foresman, Fosselman, Forman, Koppelman

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Where is the Forgelman family from?

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

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Forgelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Forgelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgelman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Forgelman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Forgelman. For the veterans among your Forgelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgelman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Forgelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Forgelman in 1972 was 86, and 72 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forgelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forgelman 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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