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Forquer Family History

Forquer Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Farquhar.

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


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Where is the Forquer family from?

You can see how Forquer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forquer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forquer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Forquer family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forquer's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Forquer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forquer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Forquer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forquer. 21% of Forquer men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Forquer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forquer were Mechanic and Floor Manager.

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Floor Manager
    15%

What Forquer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forquer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forquer 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Forquer. 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 801 military records available for the last name Forquer. For the veterans among your Forquer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forquer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Forquer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Forquer in 1951 was 36, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forquer 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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