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Forgone Family History

Forgone 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: Gorgone, Forgione, Fortune, Forge, Figone, Forson, Forgie, Forton

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Where is the Forgone family from?

You can see how Forgone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgone family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Forgone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Forgone family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Forgone's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Forgone families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forgone 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 Forgone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forgone. 100% of Forgone men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Forgone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgone 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Forgone. 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 7 military records available for the last name Forgone. For the veterans among your Forgone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgone lifespan?

Average Forgone life expectancy in 1972 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forgone 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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