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Forgersen Family History

Forgersen 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: Torgersen, Morgensen, Jorgensen, Fogerson, Torgerson, Borgerson

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Where is the Forgersen family from?

You can see how Forgersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgersen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Forgersen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Forgersen families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Forgersen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Forgersen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forgersen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Forgersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgersen 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Forgersen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Forgersen. For the veterans among your Forgersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgersen lifespan?

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