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Forgeng Family History

Forgeng 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: Morgen, Forberg, Forge, Horgen, Forren, Fergen, Fortgang, Forgey

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Where is the Forgeng family from?

You can see how Forgeng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgeng family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forgeng families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Forgeng family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Forgeng's in USA. California had the highest population of Forgeng families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forgeng 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 104 census records available for the last name Forgeng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgeng 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Forgeng. 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 44 military records available for the last name Forgeng. For the veterans among your Forgeng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgeng lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Forgeng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Forgeng in 1964 was 82, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forgeng 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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