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Forgrave Family History

Forgrave Surname Meaning

see Fairgrieve.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Forgrave family from?

You can see how Forgrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgrave family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forgrave families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Forgrave families living in Middlesex. This was about 52% of all the recorded Forgrave's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Forgrave families in 1891.
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What did your Forgrave ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forgrave. 60% of Forgrave men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forgrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgrave 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Forgrave. 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 343 military records available for the last name Forgrave. For the veterans among your Forgrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgrave lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Forgrave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Forgrave in 1965 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forgrave

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forgrave 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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