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Forbriger Family History

Forbriger 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: Ferrier, Corbridge, Ferriter, Origer, Fortier, Carriger, Obringer

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Where is the Forbriger family from?

You can see how Forbriger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forbriger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forbriger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Forbriger families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Forbriger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Forbriger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Forbriger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forbriger 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Forbriger. 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 64 military records available for the last name Forbriger. For the veterans among your Forbriger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forbriger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Forbriger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Forbriger in 1963 was 86, and 99 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forbriger 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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