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Forkenbrock Family History

Forkenbrock 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: Rosenbrock, Diepenbrock, Rosebrock, Hardenbrook, Hornbrook

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Where is the Forkenbrock family from?

You can see how Forkenbrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forkenbrock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forkenbrock family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forkenbrock's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Forkenbrock families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Forkenbrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forkenbrock 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Forkenbrock. 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 25 military records available for the last name Forkenbrock. For the veterans among your Forkenbrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forkenbrock lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Forkenbrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Forkenbrock in 1955 was 55, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forkenbrock 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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