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Forkus Family History

Forkus 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: Forkum, Norkus, Forbus, Firkus, Forbes, Fortun, Farkas, Fergus

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Where is the Forkus family from?

You can see how Forkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Forkus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Forkus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Forkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forkus 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 132 census records available for the last name Forkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forkus 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Forkus. 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 60 military records available for the last name Forkus. For the veterans among your Forkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forkus lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Forkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Forkus in 1944 was 36, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forkus 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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