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Forpe Family History

Forpe 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: Force, Forge, Forte, Forde, Foppe, Forse, Foree, Fore, Corpe, Dore

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Where is the Forpe family from?

You can see how Forpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forpe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Forpe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Forpe family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forpe's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Forpe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forpe 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 29 census records available for the last name Forpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forpe 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 Forpe. 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 11 military records available for the last name Forpe. For the veterans among your Forpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forpe lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Forpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Forpe in 1993 was 76, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forpe 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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