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Forke Family History

Forke Surname Meaning

North German: metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German forke ‘pitch fork’.

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


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Where is the Forke family from?

You can see how Forke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Forke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Forke families living in Yorkshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Forke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Forke families in 1891.
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What did your Forke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forke. 100% of Forke 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forke 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Forke. 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 305 military records available for the last name Forke. For the veterans among your Forke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Forke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Forke in 1958 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forke 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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