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Forkan Family History

Forkan Surname Meaning

see Forkin.

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


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Where is the Forkan family from?

You can see how Forkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forkan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Forkan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Forkan families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forkan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Forkan families in 1891.
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What did your Forkan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forkan. 50% of Forkan men worked as a 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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Public Works Labourer
    50%

What Forkan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 933 census records available for the last name Forkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forkan 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Forkan. 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 47 military records available for the last name Forkan. For the veterans among your Forkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forkan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Forkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Forkan in 1967 was 73, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forkan 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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