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Forbis Family History

Forbis Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Forbes reflecting the traditional pronunciation as two syllables.

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


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Where is the Forbis family from?

You can see how Forbis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forbis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forbis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Forbis families living in Northumberland. This was about 28% of all the recorded Forbis's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Forbis families in 1891.
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What did your Forbis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forbis. 100% of Forbis 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Forbis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forbis 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Forbis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Forbis. For the veterans among your Forbis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forbis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Forbis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Forbis in 1944 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forbis 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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