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Forgy Family History

Forgy Surname Meaning

Variant of Forgey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Forgy family from?

You can see how Forgy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forgy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Forgy families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Forgy's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Forgy families in 1851.
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What did your Forgy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forgy. 38% of Forgy men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Forgy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forgy were Manager and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

What Forgy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Forgy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgy 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Forgy. 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 789 military records available for the last name Forgy. For the veterans among your Forgy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgy lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Forgy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Forgy in 1944 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forgy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forgy 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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