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Forway Family History

Forway 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: Morway, Conway, Forman, Foran, Rodway, Forney, Forhan, Forsey, Formby

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Where is the Forway family from?

You can see how Forway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Forway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Forway families living in Essex. This was about 92% of all the recorded Forway's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Forway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forway 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 Forway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forway. 100% of Forway 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Forway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forway 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Forway. 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 15 military records available for the last name Forway. For the veterans among your Forway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forway lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Forway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Forway in 1966 was 63, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forway 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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