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Forkes Family History

Forkes Surname Meaning

see Forks.

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


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Where is the Forkes family from?

You can see how Forkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forkes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Forkes families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Forkes's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Forkes families in 1891.
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What did your Forkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forkes. 84% of Forkes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Bank Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forkes 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Forkes. 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 150 military records available for the last name Forkes. For the veterans among your Forkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forkes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Forkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Forkes in 1963 was 69, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forkes 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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