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Forbear Family History

Forbear 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: Forbes, Forberg, Furber, Lorber, Forner, Farber, Forer, Korber

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Where is the Forbear family from?

You can see how Forbear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forbear family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forbear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Forbear families living in Somerset. This was about 63% of all the recorded Forbear's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Forbear families in 1891.
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What did your Forbear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forbear. 100% of Forbear 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 390 census records available for the last name Forbear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forbear 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 Forbear. 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 31 military records available for the last name Forbear. For the veterans among your Forbear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forbear lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1998, in the United States, Forbear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Forbear in 1952 was 47, and 41 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forbear

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forbear 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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