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Forgrieve Family History

Forgrieve Surname Meaning

see Fairgrieve.

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


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Where is the Forgrieve family from?

You can see how Forgrieve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgrieve family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Forgrieve families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Forgrieve families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Forgrieve's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Forgrieve families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Forgrieve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgrieve 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Forgrieve. 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 13 military records available for the last name Forgrieve. For the veterans among your Forgrieve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgrieve lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Forgrieve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Forgrieve in 1979 was 89, and 78 in 2002.

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