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Forgay Family History

Forgay 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: Forgey, Forgy, Organ, Forman, Morgan, Forge, Foran, Morga, Horgan

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Where is the Forgay family from?

You can see how Forgay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Forgay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Forgay families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forgay's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Forgay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forgay 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 Forgay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Power Mach Oper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forgay. 43% of Forgay men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Forgay women worked as a Power Mach Oper.

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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

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Power Mach Oper
    100%

What Forgay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Forgay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgay 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Forgay. 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 95 military records available for the last name Forgay. For the veterans among your Forgay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Forgay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forgay in 1965 was 69, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forgay 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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