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Forkam Family History

Forkam 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: Forkum, Forman, Farkas, Foran, Forkin, Forhan, Fordham, Gorham

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Where is the Forkam family from?

You can see how Forkam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forkam family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Forkam family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Forkam's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Forkam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forkam 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 Forkam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forkam. 100% of Forkam men worked as a General Labourer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Forkam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forkam 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Forkam. 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 1 military records available for the last name Forkam. For the veterans among your Forkam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forkam lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forkam

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