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Forg Family History

Forg 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: Ford, Fogg, Fort, Borg, Forge, Fors, Fork, Fong, Ferg, Sorg

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Where is the Forg family from?

You can see how Forg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Forg families living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forg's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Forg families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forg 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 Forg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forg. 100% of Forg men worked as a Bookkeeper and 50% of Forg women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Forg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Forg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forg 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Forg. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Forg. For the veterans among your Forg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Forg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Forg in 1961 was 72, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forg 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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