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Forgues Family History

Forgues Surname Meaning

French (southern): habitational name from (Les) Forgues, the name of several places in the southwestern part of France.

These locations are named from Old French forge ‘forge smithy’.

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


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Where is the Forgues family from?

You can see how Forgues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgues family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forgues families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Forgues families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forgues's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Forgues families in 1891.
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What did your Forgues ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Forgues. 30% of Forgues men worked as a Cultivateur and 43% of Forgues women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forgues were Farmer and Domestique.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Charretier
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    43%
  • Servante
    29%
  • Domestique
    29%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Forgues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgues 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Forgues. 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 376 military records available for the last name Forgues. For the veterans among your Forgues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgues lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Forgues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Forgues in 1965 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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