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Forbeck Family History

Forbeck Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Vorbeck a habitational name from Vorbeck near Güstrow in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.

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


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Where is the Forbeck family from?

You can see how Forbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Forbeck families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Forbeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Forbeck families in 1880.
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What did your Forbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forbeck. 40% of Forbeck men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Forbeck women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forbeck were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Forbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forbeck 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Forbeck. 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 276 military records available for the last name Forbeck. For the veterans among your Forbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forbeck lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Forbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Forbeck in 1958 was 50, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forbeck 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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