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Forgham Family History

Forgham Surname Meaning

variant of Frodsham with the same metathesis of -ro- to -or- as seen in the medieval record of the place-name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Forgham family from?

You can see how Forgham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Forgham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Forgham families living in Shropshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Forgham's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Forgham families in 1891.
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What did your Forgham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Forgham. 100% of Forgham men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Forgham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Private Secretary
    6%

What Forgham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forgham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgham 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Forgham. 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 119 military records available for the last name Forgham. For the veterans among your Forgham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgham lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Forgham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Forgham in 1967 was 95, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forgham 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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