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Forbragd Family History

Forbragd 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: Forberg, Farrand, Ferrand, Forward, Forland, Forehand, Forand, Brand

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Where is the Forbragd family from?

You can see how Forbragd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forbragd family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forbragd family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Forbragd's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Forbragd families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forbragd 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 Forbragd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forbragd. 34% of Forbragd men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Piano Tuner
    34%

What Forbragd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Forbragd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forbragd 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Forbragd. 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 118 military records available for the last name Forbragd. For the veterans among your Forbragd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forbragd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Forbragd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Forbragd in 1964 was 40, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forbragd 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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