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Forgie Family History

Forgie Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from one or more of the places so called such as Forgie in Boharm (Morayshire) and Forgie in Benholm (Kincardineshire).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Forgie family from?

You can see how Forgie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forgie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Forgie families living in Durham. This was about 29% of all the recorded Forgie's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Forgie families in 1891.
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What did your Forgie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, School Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Forgie. 100% of Forgie men worked as a School Porter and 60% of Forgie 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

  • School Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Private Means
    20%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Forgie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Forgie. 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 876 military records available for the last name Forgie. For the veterans among your Forgie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Forgie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Forgie in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forgie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forgie 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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