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Forgeus Family History

Forgeus 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: Forbes, Borges, Fergus, Fornes, Gorges, Forge, Porges, Forbus

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Where is the Forgeus family from?

You can see how Forgeus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgeus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forgeus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Forgeus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Forgeus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Forgeus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Forgeus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgeus 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Forgeus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Forgeus. For the veterans among your Forgeus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgeus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1971, in the United States, Forgeus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Forgeus in 1969 was 74, and 75 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forgeus 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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