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Forgason Family History

Forgason 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: Fergason, Furgason, Fargason, Forson, Borgeson, Purgason, Ferguson

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Where is the Forgason family from?

You can see how Forgason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgason family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forgason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Forgason family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Forgason's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Forgason families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forgason 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 Forgason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forgason. 50% of Forgason men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Forgason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Forgason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgason 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Forgason. 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 202 military records available for the last name Forgason. For the veterans among your Forgason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgason lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Forgason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Forgason in 1969 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forgason

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forgason 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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