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Forer Family History

Forer Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living by a prominent fir tree from Middle High German vorhe ‘fir’.

Altered form of German Fahrer or Forrer.

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


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Where is the Forer family from?

You can see how Forer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Forer families living in Essex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Forer's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Forer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forer 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 Forer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forer. 100% of Forer 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%

What Forer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forer 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Forer. 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 653 military records available for the last name Forer. For the veterans among your Forer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Forer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Forer in 1962 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forer 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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