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Forbers Family History

Forbers 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, Forbess, Fornes, Furber, Lorber, Forner, Farber

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Where is the Forbers family from?

You can see how Forbers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forbers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forbers families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Forbers families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Forbers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Forbers families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Forbers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forbers 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Forbers. 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 20 military records available for the last name Forbers. For the veterans among your Forbers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forbers lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Forbers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Forbers in 1972 was 62, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forbers 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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