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Forcey Family History

Forcey Surname Meaning

Variant of Forsee a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Forcey family from?

You can see how Forcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forcey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forcey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Forcey families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Forcey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Forcey families in 1891.
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What did your Forcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forcey. 77% of Forcey 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
    77%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

What Forcey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forcey 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Forcey. 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 412 military records available for the last name Forcey. For the veterans among your Forcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forcey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Forcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Forcey in 1944 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forcey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forcey 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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